A lamb should follow it's shepherd


Matthew 4:18-22.  Living the Christian life requires periodic adjustments.  Remember when Jesus called His first disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John?  They were living their lives, minding their own business, until Jesus met them and said, “Follow me”.  This call from the Lord required a major adjustment in their life, and they made it – without delay!  No excuses. No arguments. 

As they began to follow Christ, they soon learned it was not about them, but rather about Jesus, His purpose and plan for the Kingdom of God.  As time passed, as they listened and learned from the Master, they watched Him, observed His example, and eventually Jesus sent them out to minister (Matthew 10:5 & 8). Another major adjustment in their lives!  See what I mean? 

As we live the Christian life and learn the Word of God, the Lord, through the mentorship ministry of His Holy Spirit guides us along, dealing with our hearts and renewing our minds, confronting our issues and giving us divine assignments.  We adjust our priorities, make the changing decisions, and follow the Lord. 

Here is the way this typically works: 

1.) God speaks to us through His Word, circumstances, the Holy Spirit and even through men preaching to us or teaching us spiritual principles. 

2.) We believe God and determine to follow His instruction. 

3.) We adjust our beliefs, our behavior, to match His will and His ways. 

4.) We experience God working through us to accomplish His divine purpose (Philippians 2:13 &14). 

Don’t be afraid to make adjustments as you live for God!  Only through total surrender do we find fulfillment and live out our purpose here on earth. 

The Pastor's Pocket
Pastor Bruce Freeman 

 

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