As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Matthew 8:23
My words…
Praise
There’s a lot of following going on these days. Follow us on Facebook! I follow him on Twitter! Following social media doesn’t take much more than clicking time – no real sacrifice. Following You, on the other hand, involves commitment and surrender, learning and unlearning, trust and reliance, time and energy. But, oh what rewards! Transformation and transcendence, peace and security, knowledge and understanding, hope and assurance. You have already done the heavy lifting; You have won the war for me. The trail is blazed. I only need to follow. (too many metaphors? Never!)
Prayer for me
When You lead, I attempt to place my foot where Yours is because I know it’s the best way. It may not be the shortest route or the most comfortable path, but I know it will get me where You want me to be. The disciples followed You into a boat. They had no idea a storm was brewing and they would fear for their lives before they reached shore. You knew, and You led them there. They were different men when they disembarked. They were better men. And that is why I follow You. I want to be a better…everything. I know You will never stop leading. I rely on Your Spirit to strengthen me to keep following.
Forgive me
Forgive me when I don’t act like a follower of Yours. I have zero excuses. I give in to temptation and BAM! I know I shouldn’t have said that condescending remark about the lady in line yesterday. I know I shouldn’t have justified not giving to the needy in my path. I know I shouldn’t do a lot of things I do. I need a purer heart. Clean it. Please.
Thank You
Thank You for never leaving me behind. When I am prancing and skipping along in the thistle, pretending I’m fine, You wait for me to step in line again. And You’re never mad. You really are incredible!
More praise
On the very best of days, when my spirit is at home with Yours, I am not following behind. I am following beside. Those are the days when Your face is shining on me. The longer I live, the more I see Your face. Another reward!
