Follow the Leader

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Father/son enjoying the examples of leadership the scouting life provides.

Did you ever play the childhood game of "Follow the Leader" where a person is selected to lead the class around an area and the others mimic the direction and motions of the leader?

Have you followed the flag of a tour guide, totally trusting the direction you are being taken? Maybe just this week you have clicked on YouTube and followed a DIY instruction video.

If you ever played sports you certainly followed the instructions of the coach if you wanted to remain on the team.  Add to that if you or a loved one has been in the military it's all about following the commanding officer.

We are quick to trust a total stranger to guide us, pilot the plane we are on, captain the ship we take out to sea, but often we are slow to open our heavenly Father's guidebook and sit listening for his instructions. The One who created us did so with a specific plan for our life in place. It's a good plan with purpose. Even the interruptions and trials have purpose in our transformation process to be conformed to the image of Christ.

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.  2 Corinthians 3:18

As followers of Christ, let's take the verses below and turn them into prayers coming from hearts of obedience, who believe in their leader.

Psalm 25:4-5

Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truths and teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 119:133

Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

Psalm 32:8

Instruct me and teach me in the way I should go.

Isaiah 30:21

Whether I turn to the right or to the left, my ears will hear a voice behind me, saying "This is the way; walk in it."

Proverbs 16:9

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Father, God, may my life's decision reflect a belief that I trust in your leading. In Jesus' name, Amen

The Song

"I Will Follow" Chris Tomlin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohvhmGSfxI




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