I have been so impressed by the Lord lately about the importance of following Him with all that I am and hope to be. I did a word study on the word “follow” and discovered a wide variety of uses of the word.
In classical literature, the word was used in a military context. A soldier would follow the orders of his commanding officer without question or hesitation. His obedience to his commander could have a direct effect on his fellow soldiers. If he delayed, it could cost them their life and if he followed immediately it could save their life.
It was also used in the context of a conversation and trying to follow a train of thought. Have you ever been in a conversation and it was a struggle to follow where someone was going?
It was also used for following someone’s advice.
The thing I began to discover was how all of those uses have a direct application to you and I and our walk with the Lord. The result of our following him could have a direct effect on those around us. Just imagine if we were to respond to his leading and wisdom immediately and with confidence. Just think of the impact that could have on our marriages, parenting, work environment, home life, etc. If we delay in our obedience, it could have an impact on those places as well.
When is the last time you went to the Lord for advice? Did you follow it? Have you been following the train of thoughts that He has been speaking to you through your time in the Word?
Are you following Him?
May we all make it a focus of our life to follow Him this week. May we set aside our own wisdom and understanding and in all our ways acknowledge him and watch him make our paths straight.
In His Grip,
Joel