Following

“Whoever serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be.” John 12:26. I’ve had this all wrong. I have been walking along through my life, expecting Jesus to be with me, anticipate where I’m going and stop me if I might do something stupid. That wherever I go, he goes. No, that’s not how it works. I'm to follow him. Wherever I go, he’s already ahead of me. He’s already there, waiting for me to catch up. I'm not leading the way; he is. If it’s something stupid, he’s already there, waiting to lead me through the traps and land mines. I don’t have to worry or be afraid. I just have to make sure I’m following him, that I keep my eyes on him.