The Need for Making Disciples | Scott Swelbar

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/the-need-for-making-disciples/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ Have you ever had one of those “God, why?” moments? God, why did this happen to me? God, why did I end up here? God, I don’t understand. God, are You even there? Most of us have been there. Something in our lives has left us hurt, lonely, empty, or just wondering… God, why? My latest “God, why?” experience came in 2024. None of us expect our lives to come crashing down around us—but as we all discover, that’s simply part of living. I was helping my middle son and daughter-in-law move some boxes into our barn. I picked up a box, carried it about 20 yards, set it down—and then had to go sit down. I was completely exhausted. Thankfully, one of the ladies here at Community works in a heart cath lab, and she got me in for an EKG—which I failed. Soon after, I found out I had four arteries over 90% blocked. Two weeks later, I had said my goodbyes and prepared myself for the ride of a lifetime: open-heart surgery. A guy I had discipled for several years asked me, “What do you need?” I said, “I need you to text me this Scripture every day until I’m through the toughest parts of recovery—because when I wake up with a tube down my throat, I know I’m not going to handle it well.” So we memorized Joshua 1:9 (NIV): “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get the RENEW.org App -- https://renew-app-page.bolt.host/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW