Introduction
The call to walk with Jesus is one voice that has often resonated in the mind of every mortal man. This call comes to every man as he takes his journey in this world. Many a man may pretend not to have heard that gentle voice to follow Jesus, but it once beckoned on both small and mighty. One thing that characterized this call is that it is without force of compulsion or yet with no little strivings (Gen.6:3). The often reluctance of men to take this walk and to yield absolutely to the yearnings of the Spirit made God to relinquish the place of striving. Hence some assume that to walk with Jesus is of little relevance as compared to being entangled in the web of this world. They considered holding to worldly pursuits and such programmes of the world the ultimate attainment in destiny. Walking with Jesus is therefore a matter of choice and should be attended with passivity. For this vain deceit, the young men are scarce in the fields of labour unto eternity. They have gone to the events of the world and have spent their strength in what profits the flesh. Oh! How you have silenced that voice begging from the world beyond. Even now them who once took the journey with God are between two opinions – if to consider some little time of amusements at the Vanity Fair. Thus for this daily contentions we have come to the feet of Jesus peradventure a wretch shall be saved. Let us pray before we continue.
Text: Exo 33:11, I Sam 3:1, Matt 19: 16-22, 23-30
Joshua had a penchant for a walk with God in the similitude of his master
Samuel persisted in his kingdom career even in difficult times of a great forsaken
The walk Peter and the disciples took became weariness for some (v.30). Oh! That you will not be weary also.
Discussion
Responding to the call to walk with Jesus
The call at Galilee: Matt 4:18-20, 21-22, 23-25, Luke 14: 25-27
Note: There is a specific call to go yonder even amidst the general call. You cannot join the bandwagon.
The Damascus encounter: Acts 26:12-19, 27-29
Note: Even this call is upon Kings of this world domain to be missionaries like Brother Paul. So why are you still holding to a worldly assignment? When will you be released to the Lord?
The contentions before the young
Missions, a heavy yoke – Acts 13:13 (He however repented and came afterwards, see Acts 15:37)
The attractions of vanity fair – Matt 4:8-9, 2Tim 4:9-10
When there is lack and famine – Gen.26:1-6
Peer pressure – Gen.34:1-3 (Amp), 2 Sam 13:1-12
Note: Dinah was disgraced, and Amnon, the Prince became as one of the fools in Israel.
The alluring of family ties and the fantasies of comfort – Luke 9:57-62
Challenging the contentions of fire
See Daniel 3:10-12, 13-18, 19-26
Taking the walk with Jesus amidst the present challenge – Matt 19:27
Conclusion
How can you walk with Jesus amidst the many contentions against your soul? There is a panacea for you…see Psalms 119:9. Once you succeed to hold it, run and look not back.
