What are you pursuing today? Who are you following? You are pursuing something today: Sin, or the Savior? the world, or The Lamb of God? Be Wise: Abhor that which is Evil; Cleave to THE LAMB OF GOD. In Glory, they follow THE LAMB whithersoever He goeth. Are you following the LAMB OF GOD today here on Earth? If not, you are chasing after this world's momentary blissness, that is, Vanity, which will only result in the vexation of your spirit.
Follow hard after THE LAMB: Listen to what Paul said, "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I FOLLOW AFTER, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this One Thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the Mark for THE PRIZE of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
If you are simply existing upon this earth, and not pursuing after THE LAMB sincerely from thine heart, you are confounded, vexed, and miserable. (Proverbs 13:4) There's no such thing as Joy without JESUS. My soul followeth hard after THEE: Thy right hand (JESUS) upholdeth me. You don't follow after JESUS to become saved; you follow THE LAMB, because He has already eternally saved your Soul from the wrath to come.
Never forget: You could never do enough, or be good enough, to help save your Soul from your Sins. You can't swim in the quicksand of your Sin; and you can never help rescue your drowning Soul from the wrath to come; only GOD'S PRECIOUS BLOOD (1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:19) can save your vile Soul from Divine Justice and Eternal Damnation. None of your righteousnesses will ever profit you eternally, for your dead/wicked works are all a mere, delusional sham.
You are created in Christ Jesus unto good works, not by good works. If you follow close to JESUS, He won't love any more for that, but you should do it anyway, out of daily Gratitude to HIM. Lay aside every weight. When you are all alone, do right for JESUS' SAKE, because Christ is always present with you in your heart. Christ Liveth in me!
Pursue THE LAMB in the Holy Scriptures: What did God show me in these verses about Himself, Christ Jesus, my heart, my sins, obedience to the Lamb, or faith in God? Please apply these verses to my heart, so I will love JESUS more and more.
JESUS said:
* Come unto ME (Matthew 11:28)
* Follow ME (Mark 8:34)
* Come ye after ME (Mark 1:17)
* Follow ME (Mark 8:34)
* Come ye after ME (Mark 1:17)
Come on good Soldier, Pick up the pace!
Fight the good Fight; Finish your Course, Keep the Faith!
Pursue THE LAMB in your Prayers all through the day (Abide in Him): Lord Jesus, help Thou me; keep my heart very near to You; give me your Wisdom; guard and keep my tongue; make me useful for the gospel's sake; teach me more about You; please change my heart into your likeness (I want to be more like You); forgive me; give me Your Compassion; open a door, and help me to witness wisely; help me to please You this very moment; keep my mind pure; Please guide my steps; Please govern my thoughts, words, motives, and actions; Thank You, Lord Jesus.
Pursue THE LAMB, when tempted, offended, speaking, discouraged, angry, confused, nobody is watching, spending money, deciding to be honest, spiritually cold, criticized, afraid, or confronted with your own sins -- Flee and Cleave to THE LAMB. Don't focus on yesterday's failures, or live on yesterday's obedience and victories. Follow JESUS' steps - Make Him your focus and direction.
Daily Discipline; Exercise Thyself unto Godliness:
Press Your Spiritual Muscles Daily
* Exercise: Growth occurs when you push through comfort zones in prayer, obedience, and witness.
* In Prayer: Do not stop praying when it gets mundane or tedious; press through until you touch the presence of God the Father.
* In the Word of God: Read the Scriptures not as an irksome chore, but as a treasure hunter searching for the face of Christ Jesus.
* In Witnessing: When the fear of man tempts you to stay silent among unbelievers, lean forward in faith and speak the Gospel plainly, trusting the Holy Spirit to give you utterance, and trust God to give the increase.
Press Your Spiritual Muscles Daily
* Exercise: Growth occurs when you push through comfort zones in prayer, obedience, and witness.
* In Prayer: Do not stop praying when it gets mundane or tedious; press through until you touch the presence of God the Father.
* In the Word of God: Read the Scriptures not as an irksome chore, but as a treasure hunter searching for the face of Christ Jesus.
* In Witnessing: When the fear of man tempts you to stay silent among unbelievers, lean forward in faith and speak the Gospel plainly, trusting the Holy Spirit to give you utterance, and trust God to give the increase.
Who are you following today?
