Akin to the word “disciple” is the word “discipline.”  A disciple is more than a learner of Jesus. A disciple is a follower of Jesus. No not a fan, one who only wants Jesus when Jesus seems to do everything that makes you happy.  Disciples trust Jesus when they can’t trace Jesus.  They follow Jesus when they don’t feel Jesus. Why?  They are disciplined.  Proverbs 3: 11-12 (NIV) says, “My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Today partner with the Lord by being a vessel committed to bringing discipline to the relationship.  A relationship with Him is not a something for nothing engagement but a something for something engagement!