Dandelion Discipleship Lessons
When it comes to church planting and student ministry I have always appreciated the dandelion, even if I don’t love it my yard. At least once a year I would pay my kids to clear these from the yard. 10 cents a plant if it included the roots. Some years I was shocked to see the pile of plants they created!
But when it comes to a metaphor, the dandelion is the ultimate for discipleship thinking.
Dandelion Discipleship Lessons
The dandelion will come up anywhere!
This clump is located in a yard full of gravel.
So it is with disciples of Jesus!
The dandelion is bright and doesn’t mind being seen.
The yellow flower is unmistakeable.
So it is with disciples of Jesus!
The dandelion drives its root down deep.
The longer the plant is given liberty to reside in place, the deeper its roots will go to seek out sustenance.
So it is with disciples of Jesus!
The dandelion is highly committed to multiplication.
One plant can produce thousands of seeds.
So it is with disciples of Jesus!
The dandelion releases its seeds to the wind.
The seeds carry with them everything for doing it all again.
So it is with the Church of Jesus!
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