5. We lack patience for the process. There is nothing glamorous or sensational about discipleship. Spending three years leading a small group seems unimpressive. This is exactly what Jesus did—yet one of His closest disciples, Peter, ended up denying Him. After Peter was restored, he preached the inaugural sermon on the Day of Pentecost and laid the foundation of the New Testament church. You may get frustrated because some of your disciples grow at a snail’s pace. But you never know the impact your disciples will make in the end.
