Discipleship

Returning from Mexico, I was/am convinced that adoption is a great ministry. I called a couple that I know quite well and inquired about the possibility of adoption for them. It blew me away to hear both husband and wife say they would consider it and actually have in the past.

A little history: I continue every day to get closer to this couple and thought I knew them pretty well. This is a couple with a large family already. Never would I have guessed this duo to consider the idea presented to them in jest… but half serious as well.

I am almost finished with a book by William Barker called Twelve Who Were Chosen that gives a brief account of each disciple chosen by Jesus. He talks about how Christ picks and uses disciples for what is inside of them and for what they are capable of.

I am not sure if this couple will actually adopt. I know there are many hoops to jump through, especially with an international adoption… but just to hear that they have been considering it; that it might be possible; to have been given a new insight and to discover discipleship in folks I thought I already knew. I am happy to be pleasantly surprised by people whom I love and respect.

Jesse