The 12 men Jesus chose to be with Him on a regular basis and follow His teachings were called His disciples. The word “disciple” comes from root word which means “to learn”. It was more about following Jesus spiritually and mentally than just following Him physically from town to town.

In general, a disciple was someone who developed a close relationship with a rabbi (teacher) and learned from his teachings. So the question is, are you a disciple of Jesus? Don’t just answer without stopping to think for a bit.
1. How is your relationship with Jesus?
2. What are you doing to maintain your relationship with Jesus?
3. Are you spending time reading God’s word?
4. Are you following His teachings? Are you obedient to your Savior and Lord?

Just remember, being a Christian isn’t a default lifestyle. It takes work and action on your part. If your relationship with Jesus isn’t as close as you would like it, or if it’s just not where you would like it to be, remember that you have the power to change what needs to be changed. Remove distractions if needed. Connect with a church or with other Christians. Pray to God and pour out your heart. Live for Jesus who died for you!

John 12:1-11
1Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
4But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5″Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7″Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. ” It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him.

Related Text:
Psalm 16:9-11
Matthew 26:6-13
Mark 14:3–9
Luke 7:36-50
John 11