Follow the Shepherd

For Friday, July 17, 2020.

Psalm 23:3a ESV: “He (the Lord) leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”

When we became believers, we were adopted into the Holy Family. The Bible says we became children of God. Therefore we want our actions to reflect well upon the Kingdom. Simplified, stop doin’ all that bad stuff you used to do!

You don’t need to know HOW to walk a path of righteousness; you only need to know where the Shepherd is! Follow Jesus – do what he does. He’ll show you the green pastures, the still waters and the righteous path. God showed these things to David, and he will show them to you. Use the Good Shepherd as your spiritual guide.

Sidebar – I hate it when clergy do something bad, and it gets publicized. I want to say, “Get off my side! What you’re doing doesn’t reflect well on the church!” His “name’s sake” needs to be honored!

I used to see people wearing little bracelets inscribed WWJD – “What Would Jesus Do?” Run any situation through your “Jesus filter” – Is this good, right, fair, honest? Should we be doing this thing? WWJD? Remember, you’re representing the Holy Family now!

Blessings to all this week!

Pastor Norton

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406