Today's Daily Bread
Leading From The Front
Stephen Ambrose’s book Band of Brothers follows the US
Army’s Easy Company from training in Georgia through the Normandy
Invasion of D-Day (June 6, 1944) and ultimately to the end of World
War II in Europe. For the bulk of that time, Easy Company was led by
Richard Winters. Winters was an especially good officer because he led
from the front. The most commonly heard words from Winters in combat
were, “Follow me!” Other officers may have sought the safety of the rear
areas, but if Winters’ men were going into combat, he was going to lead
them.
Jesus is the one true Leader of His children. He knows what we need
and where we are most vulnerable. His leading is part of what makes
Psalm 23 the most beloved song in the Bible’s hymnal. In verse 2, David
says that the Shepherd “leads me beside the still waters,” and in verse 3
he adds, “He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s
sake.” These twin ideas reveal why His care is so complete. Whether it
is times of refreshing and strengthening (“still waters”) or seasons of
doing what pleases Him (“paths of righteousness”), we can follow Him.
As the old song says, “My Lord knows the way through the wilderness; all I have to do is follow.”
My Lord knows the way through the wilderness;
All I have to do is follow.
Strength for today is mine always
And all that I need for tomorrow. —Cox
All I have to do is follow.
Strength for today is mine always
And all that I need for tomorrow. —Cox
Jesus knows the way—follow Him!
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