Now don't get me wrong this week. I am all for strong leadership. yes indeed. But let us not forget good "followership."
S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and returned the application, expecting the worst. To her surprise, she received this letter from the college: "Dear Applicant: A study of the application forms reveals that this year our college will have 1,452 new leaders. We are accepting you because we feel it is imperative that they have at least one follower."
Jesus said it, Matthew heard it, Peter and the disciples did it. What about us?
I have to admit that there are really a lot of important words in the Bible. How about Love, or Faith, or Pray? When you boil it all down, you have to admit that everything that preachers preach on and challenge their faithful to obey, everything the church teaches and everything else in the Holy Word DEPENDS on two most important words.
When Jesus Said, in Matthew 9:9, "Follow Me" he said it all.
How are you doing this week at following Christ, following God, following the best intentions and spirit-led intentions of your heart?
Blessing to you as you Follow Jesus.
Rev. Bill
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