Daily Delight

Disciple (noun): Someone who adheres to the teachings of another; a follower or a learner.

Do you have a desire to grow as a disciple of Christ?

If so, here are three suggestions to get you started based on Titus 2:3-4 (make sure to read these verses before continuing on!):

1. Christian content. How well do you know the Word? Do you know God’s character well? Do you know how to study your Bible? What books are you reading? Are they theologically sound? How are your prayers informed by Scripture? 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Your goal here is to strive to learn godly content from another godly woman.

2. Christian character. Christian character traits are abundant throughout the Scriptures. We have to remember to be careful not to separate these first two categories. We cannot have one without the other. Titus 1:1 states this very thing: “...the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness” (ESV). James even challenges us to be doers of the Word and not just hearers. (James 1:22) The plea for paying careful attention to our character is all throughout Scripture. Have you given someone who loves you permission to speak the gracious truth and call out the sin in your life? We need friends like this!

3. Christian life. This encompasses our families, homes, churches, and friends. Colossians 1:10 calls this our walk: “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (ESV). Notice that this verse not only speaks to our walk, but also references our knowledge again as well. Again, how we respond to life’s challenges comes from our knowledge of God, His word and His character. To say it another way, the right doctrine should lead to the right behavior.

About the Author

Caroline Medlin

Caroline is a 22 year old who is currently wrapping up her undergrad degree in Public Relations and Graphic Design.  Originally from Atlanta, GA, she currently lives in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. She firmly believes that we grow by beholding the glory of Jesus through studying His Word and is deeply passionate about seeing women grow deeper in their love for the Lord by teaching them to grow deeper in their knowledge of God.

Caroline loves intentional conversations, studying theology, being barefoot and anything on the water. In her free time you can find her with watercolors, an old book or hiking mountains with her Australian Shepherd, Jack, fondly named after Laura Ingall Wilder's dog.

Ephesians 2:13  and Isaiah 53:5 have become two verses she goes back to often in he walk with the Lord. They sum up the beauty of the Gospel and is a faithful reminder of who I am in Christ because of the cross! Isaiah 53:5, "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." Ephesians 2:13, "But now in Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ."

You can find her on Instagram here and check out her blog, The Grace Scripts here.