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Heaven is not just a place. It’s kingdom. The kingdom of heaven extends to the . One day there will be a new heaven and a new earth. When this happens, the value of our investment will be to all. Don’t wait until you can see the value with your eyes. Invest now while your work requires . The California Hussle Matthew 6:31-33 Commuting Housing Schooling Cost of Living Gig Economy Multiple Jobs Dual-Income Work Scheduling Status Symbols Investment Secret # 1 Invest in people’s lives. Praying for them Serving them Spending time with them Teaching them Letting them see your life. The Power of Discipleship Jesus highest spiritual moments were not with , but with small groups of disciples. Formal instruction is not enough for transformation. Our Christian growth takes off only when we spend quality time with other Christians outside of church gatherings. Discipleship means doing life together. Discipleship means exposing to people how you are to life’s ups and downs. Discipleship means showing people how God is with you at your worst moments. Discipleship means showing people how you respond to conflict and . One of the last statements Jesus made to His disciples before He ascended was to make disciples. imposes on our lives, which is why it’s an investment. While we will see some benefits now, we will not see the full value of discipleship until the life to come. Knowing the Difference Between Glitter and Gold Another way to see the value of discipleship is to understand the consequences we face if we don’t make discipleship a priority. We have the capacity to large crowds to the church through marketing, staffing and programming. Without a focus on the priorities of the kingdom, ministry will become a transaction: Engaging content for views and likes Amenities for donations Entertaining stage content for butts in seats Having business savvy is not wrong. We just have to know the difference between the and the means. 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