Becoming Complete in Christ

When Jesus told His disciples in John 4:32 “I have food to eat that you do not know about,” all they could think of was “who brought Him lunch?” (v. 33) But Jesus taught them, “My food is to do the will of Him Who sent Me and to accomplish His work.” (v. 34)

Not that Jesus didn’t enjoy good meals -- He did (Matthew 11:19)! – but in John 4, He shared the message of eternal life with a needy woman and nurtured her in her new faith. This was the Father’s “will” and “work” for Him in this context. It energized Christ; it invigorated Him.

The disciples later experienced what Jesus was talking about, as they also shared the Gospel and nurtured people in their faith. (Acts 2, 3, 4:8-20; III John 1:4, Luke 10:17-21)

The same is true for believers at Eastmont! As we simply share the Salvation Message of Christ with others as we have opportunity, people will believe. Then, the “Becoming Complete in Christ” booklet is an effective tool to help us disciple them, to nurture them in their faith. We can personally go through this discipleship tool with another, one on one, much like I have done on these past 8 weekends with the congregation. Then, we too will taste some of the good food Jesus spoke of in John 4. We will be doing the will of the Father in becoming fruit (John 15: 8, 16) and will be accomplishing His work of making disciples (Matt 28:19-20).

Food’s ready! Let’s dig in!