Walking with Jesus
"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)
Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Follow Me!” (John 21:19-25; Colossians 2, 3)

“Follow Me!” (John 21:19-25; Colossians 2, 3)

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Comparing my walk with others instead of focusing on my own calling (John 21:21–22; Galatians 6:4)
  2. 2️⃣ Wanting God’s blessing while still maintaining control of my life (Luke 6:46; James 4:6–7)
  3. 3️⃣ Ignoring or resisting the prompting of the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51; 1 Thessalonians 5:19)
  4. 4️⃣ Living externally religious while lacking internal transformation (Matthew 23:27–28; 2 Timothy 3:5)
  5. 5️⃣ Failing to pursue a deeper, growing relationship with God (Hosea 4:6; Hebrews 5:12–13)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Responding immediately when Jesus says “follow Me” (John 21:19; Matthew 4:20)
  2. 2️⃣ Embracing a personal, unique relationship with God (2 Corinthians 5:17–18; John 1:12–13)
  3. 3️⃣ Learning to discern the leading of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14; John 16:13)
  4. 4️⃣ Submitting daily to the lordship of Jesus (Colossians 2:6; Luke 9:23)
  5. 5️⃣ Developing a deep, growing desire to know God more (Philippians 3:10; Psalm 63:1)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Great leaders focus on their assignment, not others’ roles (John 21:22; 1 Corinthians 4:2)
  2. 2️⃣ Leadership requires surrender before influence (Luke 22:26–27; James 4:10)
  3. 3️⃣ Spiritual leadership is shaped through personal obedience (John 14:21; Joshua 1:8)
  4. 4️⃣ God leads each person differently for His purposes (1 Corinthians 12:4–6; Ephesians 2:10)
  5. 5️⃣ Effective leaders cultivate sensitivity to God’s direction (Proverbs 3:5–6; Isaiah 30:21)