Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 1:5-9a
Thu, 17 February 2022

A Picture of Spiritual Multiplication

Observation:

How does Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians present a picture of spiritual multiplication?

Deeper Reflection
SOON AFTER THE THESSALONIANS BELIEVED IN JESUS, they “became imitators of us [the apostles] and of the Lord” in faithful living (v.6). Paul puts “of us” before “of the Lord”, rather than the reverse, because he, Silas and Timothy were “model copies” of Christ by which Christ was represented and manifested. Paul’s ministry is defined as “my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church”, such that he could make such a bold disciplemaking call: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (1 Cor 4:16-17; 11:1). Let’s ask ourselves: Do people in my family, my ministry and the community inside and outside the church see Jesus in my life? The Thessalonian young believers in no time grew in spiritual multiplication in their walk with God and the Word of God. Note the progressive spiritual multiplication process in the Word of God: from “our gospel came to you” (v.5), to “you received the message” (v.6) and “the word of the Lord rang out from you” (v.8). And the spiritual multiplication in the walk with God is from “You became imitators of us and of the Lord” (v.6) to “You became an example to all the believers” when “your faith in God has gone forth everywhere” (v.8). At the IDMC Conference in 2004, a young lady whom I did not know came up to me and said, “David, I would like you to know that I am your third generation disciple.” I discovered that she was discipled by someone whom I discipled from 1981 to 1986, who then became a missionary.
Application:

How can I grow towards spiritual multiplication in my life?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Outreach/Missions/New Life leaders: To grow towards spiritual multiplication in life and ministry
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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