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ARE YOU A SECRET DISCIPLE?

JUNE 6TH –  CAPSULE 6

TOPIC: ARE YOU A SECRET DISCIPLE?

BIBLE TEXT: JOHN 19 VS 38 – After all this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple who kept his faith a secret for fear of the Jewish officials, made a request to Pilate for the body of Jesus. Pilate granted his request, and Joseph retrieved the body (The Voice).

The lifestyle of secret disciples who kept their faith in Christ Jesus still exist today, men such as Nicodemus who secretly came for Bible study, night after night to learn the truth from Jesus concerning salvation, redemption and the Holy Spirit in John chapter 3. Nicodemus was popular amongst the Jews and moved in The company of the Pharisees, but realised that he knew nothing when he heard Jesus teach the living Word out in the public, so he craved for such fellowship but was not bold enough until the night hours.

Likewise, Joseph Arimathea, who was also wealthy and popular in the country but because he was afraid of the reaction of the Jews he also followed in secret. These men love Christ just like very other secret lover of Christ, but for fear of their culture, people, religion and allies, they are not seen on our regular services but book secret appointments just to know about Christ the more. 

John 19 vs 38 shows an effective role of a secret disciple of Christ. They use their wealth, influence, positions and connections amongst the ruling government to favour the body of Christ, to build churches, to form partners that are not in the books, they are secret contributors and serve in their own capacity, as soon as they hear a need, they don’t wait, they act on it, to ensure comfort and Christ was pleased because they love Him.


Insight: As a secret disciple of Christ, be strong and live for Christ everyday.

Prayer: Dear Father I cast out fear from my life, help me serve You in every privileged capacity in Jesus name.

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