JULY 8

1 Corinthians 4:16

FOLLOW ME!

At a birthday party, children sat on the floor in a circle playing the game ‘Follow the Leader’. Sally was in the middle of the circle and had to guess who the leader was. The leader would move a hand, or leg or any other part of the body, and the rest had to imitate the action. While Sally was not looking, the leader quickly changed the action and others must also quickly follow the leader.There was a lot of excitement and laughter when the leader switched to another action and everyone hoped that Sally did not spot who made the change of action. Finally, Sally found the leader. It was Max – the birthday boy!

Child, do you know how to play this game? Do you like playing this game? When do you usually play this game? The Bible tells us to follow our leaders. It is really about how we are to live our lives. We are to copy the lives of other people. Child, do you copy the ways and actions of your father or mother?

In today’s text, we are told to follow the life of Paul. Paul loved God, so we too must love God. He served God, so we must also serve God. Paul shared the gospel with others, so we also must share the gospel. In fact, who was Paul’s leader? God. Paul followed God, and since we follow Paul, we also follow God.

When the members in the Corinthian Church chose a particular person to follow, there were many problems. The church was divided in making decisions. There was disunity and chaos. The members argued and quarreled. They took sides with the leaders whom they followed. It is very important that we follow God. God is our Leader. We must live our lives according to what God says and not what man says.
Read 1 John 4:19. In what area do we follow God? Answer: __________

Thought: Who is your leader?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are my only Leader. Help me to follow You in everything I do and say. It is not easy to do, please help me to follow You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.