I think one of the key things it means for me is focus - it means that I have someone around whom to orient my life, someone who loves me deeply and unconditionally, someone who involves me in a purpose that is much bigger than anything I might choose to get involved in on my own.
It means I don't always (often / ever!) need to know the total picture but to be content to do the things I am called to do.
And, yes, it should mean more - and it continues to mean more as I gain a deeper appreciation of who Jesus is and what he was prepared to do for me.
(Updated 15 minutes later!) Reflecting further on my last sentence it might suggest that this "gaining a deeper appreciation" is a steady, continual process whereas the reality is more that there are many ups and downs along the way with, hopefully, an overall upwards movement!
Hi all. Jackie I think your comments ring really true for me. Being a disciple to me means being a follower in every part of my life. But I, in the last year in particular, have found I always use general life/busyness gets in the way. On a Sunday or at a group/event being a disciple works but day to day with work, being a mum, a wife etc (all stuff we all deal with) I found that Jesus can slip from being the centre. I have found praying, making notes when reading the bible, listening to Christian music when driving helps me refocus & therefore refer to Him to manage life. Probably more a response to your thoughts Jackie than the original question!
For me being a disciple means to follow the calling and teaching of Jesus. As others have said this can be easier at times than others. I often get so busy and caught up in my own life that following someone else becomes hard, but I'm very aware that my life would be much more calm if I did follow God at all times!
