New Testament Baptist Church

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.-MATTHEW 4:19

Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, “Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no.”

During the round, Bolt found the ball next to a tree, where he had to hit under a branch, over a lake and onto the green. He got down on his knees and looked through the trees and sized up the shot.

“What do you think?” he asked the caddy. “Five-iron?” “No, Mr. Bolt,” the caddy said. “What do you mean, not a five-iron?” Bolt snorted. “Watch this shot.” The caddy rolled his eyes. “No-o-o, Mr. Bolt.”

But Bolt hit the ball, and it stopped about two feet from the hole. He turned to his caddy, handed him the five-iron and said, “Now what do you think about that? You can talk now.” “Mr. Bolt,” the caddy said, “that wasn’t your ball.”

Following directions is important in life. Whether it’s map directions, procedure directions, or assembly directions, instruction and direction is a large part of our everyday life.

Directions are meant to help us. Despite what some people think, we do not have all the answers to life. We need God’s direction and help to keep us heading in the right direction.

Just as the golfer in the story silenced his caddy and ignored his pleas, sadly many Christians have silenced God by ignoring His direction in their lives. God wants to help guide us, but He can’t if we aren’t listening to Him and obeying Him.

Is God leading you in a specific way? Has He give direction that you are avoiding? Don’t silence Him through disobedience; heed His direction and follow Him. Remember to always be sensitive to the Lord’s instructions, for when you do, you’ll always be a success.

JEREMIAH 43-45 & HEBREWS 5

a daily WORD by PAUL CHAPPELL