The Course of Discipleship
                             Matthew 11:25-30 (ESV)

            1. We can know God intimately.

             Matthew11:25-26  At that time Jesus declared, “I 
             thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that
            you have hidden these things from the wise and
            understanding and revealed them to little children;

             yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

              The Father reveals himself to those who come to     
              Him in faith. It is not our knowledge or intellect that
             is the key, but a humble trusting heart.

            2. Jesus wants to reveal God to us.

            Matthew 11:27 All things have been handed over to 

           me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except
           the Father, and no one knows the Father except the
           Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal

           him.

          When we see Jesus, we see the Father. To follow Jesus,
          is to learn who God is, His nature, character, and will,
          and to be known by Him.

      
            3. When we follow Jesus, we find rest.

             Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and
             are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my

             yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle

            and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your

             souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

              Being a disciple is about trust, not about our
             proficiency or effort. It is resting in  the reality that

             God will transform us more completely than we

            could ever change ourselves.

              SO WHAT?

              ALL disciples imitate Jesus.