Petra — Disciple

There is a Hebrew word – limoud – pronounced lim-wood. It means taught, learned, discipled, instructed, accustomed to (something), experienced.

The idea of this word is in two verses found in Isaiah chapter eight. 

Bind up the testimony; seal the teaching[g] among my disciples. – Isaiah 8:16  ESV

As a fun fact, this is the only verse in the Old Testament where the word “disciple” is found.

To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn. – Isaiah 8:20  ESV

I am encouraged as I realize that I am not just someone who makes disciples, but I am also someone who holds the truth of what I have been taught in moments when others may not. I am to speak that truth whenever called upon to do so. When I do, it will be like dawn to those who live in darkness.