Being a disciple energizes the spirit, challenges the mind,
and requires us to give our best effort in our relationship with God
and our fellow humans. Without full commitment to Christ and the
demands of His life and message, there can be no discipleship.

God takes men as they are, and educates them for His
service. That is if they will surrender themselves to Him. When you receive the Spirit of God into your soul, He will bring to life all of its
abilities. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, the mind becomes
dedicated to God, grows, and works well with God’s will.

- Adapted from Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages,
page 251.
At this next retreat, we will look at how Jesus called those who were
to follow Him and see what lesson we can learn that can help
us to continue the work that He had started on earth.