I remember one winter back in New York when we were all sitting around swapping stories. We’d recently been through a major winter storm and a friend told us about his experience driving in the midst of it.
My friend said the wind was howling and the snow was swirling and all he could see was a fence running along the edge of the road. Using the fence as his guide, he slowly creeped through the blizzard. Soon other cars were lined up behind him, following his lead.
Suddenly, my friend realized something wasn’t right, so he stopped and got out of his car to investigate. Imagine his surprise when he discovered he’d followed the fence line right off the road into the middle of a field! Even worse, the other cars had followed right after him!
The other drivers were furious with him, but my friend just shrugged his shoulders and said, “I didn’t ask you to follow me.”
As we travel through the storms of life we must be very careful whose lead we follow. No matter how wise another person seems or how influential or powerful they may be, we are certain to end up in the middle of a field (or far worse) if we blindly follow their lead.
The truth is the only one we can safely follow is Jesus Christ. He promises, in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
This morning make sure you know who you are following. Jesus is the only One who will never lead you astray. Today He says to you, “Come, follow me.” Mark 1:17. Put your trust in Him and He will lead you safely Home.