Ever played follow the leader as a kid? I hated this game. Yes, I am a strong-willed, pig-headed person. I also never knew what was truly going to happen, what someone was going to make me do and potentially make me look or feel foolish, so I would avoid playing it at all cost.
As a Christ-follower, I must learn to “follow the leader” no matter the cost. The Holy Spirit will nudge me and guide me to go in the right direction. I must make the choice to follow or not follow. My flesh says do it my way, but my spiritual self knows better.
Sometimes God will ask us to do something, be somewhere, act a certain way that is totally contrary to what we know as the right way. If we follow, we will look foolish or even become an outcast. If we don’t, God’s promises may not come true in our lives.
Look at the Gospels and how the deciples dropped their entire lives just to follow Jesus. People probably thought they were fools for doing that, but if they didn’t, they wouldn’t have been among the first followers of Christ. Could you imagine losing that opportunity? I know I couldn’t.
We may not be able to see why He is asking us to do something, but our futures are at steak if we don’t follow His lead. God will never lead you to a dead end. Trust Him and know all things work out for good (Romans 8:28).
Be blessed dear readers.
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.””
John 8:12 NLT
Boldly Radiant 