Moving On

. I have enjoyed reading Phillip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Part of verse three says "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake." His commentary, as an experienced shepherd, was, "The greatest single safeguard which a shepherd has in handling his flock is keeping them on the move. … Coupled with this entire concept of management, there is of course the owner’s intimate knowledge of his pastures. He knows every advantage and every drawback; he knows where his flock will thrive and he is aware of where the feed is poor." The life of the diligent disciple following the Good Shepherd involves a cost (Mark 8ː34 – 38) and fresh attitudes must be acquired. I would like to share those with you –

1. Instead of loving myself most, I am willing to love Christ best and others more than myself.

2. Instead of being one of the crowd, I am willing to be singled out and set apart.

3. Instead of insisting on my own rights, I am willing to forego them in favour of others.

4.Instead of being "boss". I am willing to be at the bottom of the heap.

5. Instead of finding fault and always asking "Why", I am willing to accept every circumstance of life in a attitude of gratitude.

6. Instead of exercising my will, I learn to cooperate with His wishes and comply with His will.

7. Instead of choosing my own way, I am willing to choose to follow in Christ’s way, simply to do what He asks me to do - for my best interest as His disciple and for His reputation’s sake.

God wants us all to move on with Him, not only for our own welfare, but for the benefit of others and for His reputation’s sake.

Pray that our lives will display such dedicated discipleship!