#86 - Joby Martin // The Servant's Guidebook

Mary's advice to the servants at the wedding in Cana—"do whatever he tells you"—may be the best guidance in the entire Bible for followers of Jesus. This simple instruction defines discipleship and guarantees we'll always do the right thing, though not necessarily the easiest. • The GOSPEL framework helps discern what Jesus is telling us to do • G - Gospel alignment: God's direction always advances the gospel • O - Others: Trusted people often confirm God's voice in our lives • S - Scripture: The Bible is our primary source of God's commands • P - Prayer: Bringing decisions before God through consistent prayer • E - Experience: Past experiences often confirm God's calling • L - Love: Whatever God calls us to do will be driven by love • God never contradicts in personal direction what He has established in Scripture • Some commands are universal for all believers: make disciples, forgive, tithe, love • Sometimes we must "pray, guess, and go," trusting God with outcomes If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com