Sherpherding Renewal First Chapter

15 | Continuing and Spreading RenewalJesus doesn’t tell his followers to stand there and watch him;he doesn’t tell them to cheer him on and root for him; he tells themto follow him. You can’t follow someone standing still, can you?You must be moving to follow someone.A college class was graduating on a hot and humid day.As the graduates walked across the platform and received theirdiplomas from the president, he smiled, shook their hands, andsaid loudly Congratulations. Then, in a much lower voice, onethat was firm and could only be heard by the graduates, he wouldsay, Keep moving!He was merely trying to keep the line moving across thestage, but his words are good advice for a lifetime: Keep moving.After every achievement—growing up, graduation, marriage, jobpromotion, even retirement—the best advice is: Congratulations!Keep moving. Don’t stop. Don’t stagnate. There is more to lifethan you have found thus far.Jesus said, Come follow me. Following Jesus is made upof many individual steps. Many important steps. You may meetJesus and give your life to him. Keep moving. You may havebeen touched deeply at the special spiritual renewal event at yourchurch. Keep moving. You may be filled with the Holy Spirit.Keep moving. You will find daily acts of cross bearing that hecalls you to do. Keep moving. You may experience a greathealing. Keep moving. You will perform daily acts of obedience.Keep moving. There are many important steps that you will take.But there is always another step to take, so you must keep moving.In a very real sense, the most important step that you can takeis not one that you have already taken in the past, it is your nextstep. The next step that God is calling you to take. The health ofyour relationship with God hinges on your response to Jesus’ call