Hi Pastor John:
I remember my Dad telling me when I started coming to your house, “I’m not going to follow any man, no man is going to tell me what to do.” I look back at his life and see the destruction of his and our families’ lives by following his rebellious thoughts, by doing his own thing. There are many horror stories to tell, but Jesus knows.
It was only by following a Man whom Jesus sent that my life was repaired. Dad didn’t know it, but he was following a man — his own self. As you stated, you’re going to follow and be led by something. I feel very grateful. I am humbled, and loved, to be following whom Jesus sent.
Thank you John!
billy
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Hi Billy:
I read a magazine article years ago in which a famous football player was being interviewed. He was a big, brawny, tough-looking guy. One of the things he said was, “No man on this earth can tell me what to do.” When I read that, I laughed and thought, “So, he pays taxes, drives according to the speed limit, and pays for whatever he wants in the marketplace, just because he wants to.” Right.
Practically every human on earth is being told what to do, all the time, by the government and customs of his society. What we desire, if we are wise, is to submit ourselves to the legitimate authorities whom God has raised up. That is where peace and happiness really is.
How blind and arrogant we frail mortals can be!
Pastor John