I have three dogs. And, each one is completely its own personality. I have a senior dog, who is determined as ever to get out every morning and take her walk before she has breakfast. She takes rest breaks along the way, but she still continues regardless of how she feels. My middle-age dog, is smaller, has short legs, and is feisty. He makes certain however, that the senior dog is moving along. He normally will wait for her and will not leave her alone during these walk times. He protects her even though she’s twice his size. And, then, there’s the puppy, who is bigger than both of them. He is energetic, rambunctious and quite honestly, doesn’t take to walks right now. He will take them, however, hesitatingly. He’d rather run and jump!
What I’ve noticed, is that when I do call them to come; they come. They mostly keep the command. And, when I am out there with them, wherever it is I go, they follow. If I go to the back yard they follow. If I go on my own personal walk, they follow. If I go to the North fields, they follow. And, even when I go to the South fields, they follow. When I go inside, they follow, and the same happens there. They follow me.
As I considered how they trust and follow me; the Lord spoke to my heart through a thought. “Just as these creatures follow you and rely on you, and love you, and care for you and obey you; you must do the same with me.” As I pondered this, I went to the Word. “It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.” Deuteronomy 13:4
Jesus himself, kept telling the people, including his disciples…” Come follow me, I will show you how to fish for people!” Matthew 4:18 “When he spoke again to the people, he said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:26
The simplicity of His message is awesome. Why would we not follow Him? He provides our daily needs. He loves us. He calls us. He suffered for us. He left us an example, “that we should follow in his steps.” 1 Peter 2:21
The Lord will never allow us to be in darkness. He is the light. We will be where he is. What promises! What honor! And, all we need to do is just follow as He requests!
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