71 Where will He lead me?
"Follow Me!" John 21:19
That is:
copy My example,
imitate My conduct,
walk as I walked.
But if I follow Christ—then
He will lead you . . .
to Jordan—to confess Him;
to the wilderness—to be tempted with Him;
to the house of prayer—to worship with His people;
to the sick, the poor, and the sorrowful—to labor for Him;
to secret retirement—to hold fellowship with Him;
to the world—to be persecuted for His sake;
to the cross—to crucify the old man with his deeds;
and, finally, to glory—to be forever with Him!
If you follow Jesus . . .
carnal professors will not enjoy your company;
the world will despise your course;
nor will Satan allow you to go on quietly.
If you would follow Jesus . . .
you must be a new creature,
your heart must be renewed,
your corruptions must be subdued,
your motives must be purified.
If Jesus leads you—then you will be safe. If you . . .
catch His spirit,
copy His life, and
keep Him in sight—
you will be peaceful, useful and happy.
O! to imitate Jesus today!