23/02/2026
DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING?
SCRIPTURES:
Matt.4.19 – And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matt.4.20 – And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
Matt.4.21 – And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
Matt.4.22 – And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
1Thess.5.15 – See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
3John.1.11 – Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
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MESSAGE
JESUS made very clear invitation to follow Him. Why it is fundamental to whatever one will become in life, is because who you follow determine who you become.
From all indication Jesus wanted the disciples to become like Him.
There are many things that are presenting themselves for us to follow. The choice we make will be very consequential. If we follow the world, we end up becoming like the world. When we follow ungodly men, definitely we become ungodly. If you’re following God’s word, you’re reflecting His nature.
Primarily, it was an invitation to participate in the Kingdom of God, to live under God’s rule in a way that brings life, hope, and healing to the world. Jesus was initiating a movement that would spread God’s love and grace to every corner of the earth. So, if you’re tracking with me, Jesus was teaching them how to live out the values of the Kingdom (exemplified in the Beatitudes), both in their personal lives and in community with others.
When Jesus says “Follow me,” it’s far more than a simple invitation to walk behind Him. It means transformation. Following Jesus means to align our lives with His teachings and example, to embrace His values as our own. It signifies a willingness to leave behind old ways and habits, to take up our cross daily, and to live out a commitment to Him above all other influences.
Ultimately, this reshapes our priorities, our actions, and our very identity!
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REMEMBER
When Jesus invited/commanded his disciples to follow him, they:
• left their boats and nets (their identity & livelihood)
• began to obey his other commands (leaving their own priorities)
• began to learn from him (beginning to leave their own opinions)
• began to imitate him (beginning to leave their self-righteousness)
REMEMBER, YOU WHO YOU FOLLOW. LET’S ENDEAVOR TO FOLLOW JESUS IN ALL HIS WAYS.
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PRAYERS
“Lord, help me follow You wholeheartedly. Guide my steps, align my heart with Yours, and give me the strength to obey.
Father, I want to follow You more than anything. Show me Your path, give me Your heart, and help me walk in Your ways. Amen”
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Author: Pastor G.Adoyi
Lead pastor, Image of God Gospel Center