Will you come and follow me?

The prophet sings of love and forgiveness, of new hope and strength in God, to rekindle courage in the hearts of God’s people. The prophet sings of a new kind of leadership, based on humility and gentleness. The prophet sings to tell us not to be afraid even in the face of death. These are comfortable words the whole world needs to hear afresh in this season.The Comfortable Words I want to explore today unfold a mystery which is at the centre of the universe: that Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, calls women and men into a relationship of love and entrusts us with a purpose for our lives and a mission to God’s world.Episode linksThe Personal Discipleship PlanA PDP is an accompanied faith journey with a local minister or mentor that explores six core questions that discern what God is doing in your life and what you might be called to next.Paul’s faith journey (YouTube)This short film is a conversation between Paul and his mentor about the difference a PDP has made to his faith journey.Disciples TogetherDisciples Together explores how we can embrace change for the benefit of God’s work in the world and outlines steps for our future ministry.Join Bishop Steven for a webinarIf you live and worship in the Diocese of Oxford, join Bishop Steven for a free webinar looking at rebuilding ministry with children, young people and families, introducing the Disciples Together principles and new resources you can use right now.Opening music: John Denver – Sweet Surrender, taken from YouTube.The Summons (Will you come and follow me), by John Bell, taken from YouTube.Photo, Shutterstock