Where You Go I Go: Part 1

John 5:30 (KJV)

^“30I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”

We all, as believers, have a ministry.  Knowing exactly what that ministry is and what it should look like is the challenge, but we have a model in Jesus Christ.  It's interesting to note that Jesus continually gives credit to the Father for his words and actions.  The above scripture is just one example.  He went where the Father led him.  He said what he heard the Father say.  He did what he saw the Father do.  And he did it all in the power of the Holy Spirit. 

A song I recently heard by Jesus Culture uses these thoughts for the lyrics:

Where You Go I Go
Where you go I go
What you say I say
What you pray I pray
Jesus only did, What he saw you do
He would only say, What he heard you speak
He would only move, When he felt you lead
Following your heart, Following your spirit
How could I expect to walk without you
When every move that Jesus made was in surrender
I would not begin to live without you
For you alone are worthy you are always good

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2U3PU-E32E&feature=related

I believe these lyrics are incredibly relevant for us today.  We are only going to be effective for God's kingdom when we are following the King's leading.  Jesus could not be everywhere and do everything, but His ministry on this earth was 100% complete.  It was exactly what the Father sent him to do, without mistake.  That is remarkable commitment and extraordinary sensitivity to the Spirit.  We must follow this example.
 
Till next time,

Jeremy