Have you had your JOY JUICE
today? Let’s be determined to look for
the joy in each new day!
The song “I
Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” is a beautiful old hymn. Its words are simple and full of truth and
love for the Lord. Each of the first
four verses are similar by repeating the expression of love and ending with “NO
TURNING BACK”. The writer of the lyrics obviously was sold out to Jesus and
determined to follow Him regardless. He wrote:
- I have decided to follow
Jesus;
- Though I may wonder, I still
will follow;
- The world behind me, the
cross before me;
. - Though none go with me, still
I will follow;
And each verse ended with the determined promise… “No turning back”
The last stanza simply asks a question…”Will you decide now
to follow Jesus?”
The writer
of the song didn’t stop at his own relationship with Christ! He loved Jesus so much that he wanted to
share His faith. He was determined to
spread the joy of the Lord with anyone who would listen. Are you that determined? It takes commitment and faith to share with
others. Don’t be ashamed and don’t be
afraid. Trust God to fill you with boldness
to tell the “Good News of Great JOY!”
Be
determined to follow Jesus and share the joy of knowing Him personally!
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