2 Chronicles 34:2 (KJV)
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
This lesson is geared towards teaching believers that following Jesus is not a onetime emotional decision but a daily, deliberate walk of faith, obedience, and surrendering, even when the road gets lonely or uncertain.
We must understand the power of a decision.
We live in a world full of choices, what to eat, what to wear, and who to trust, but the greatest decision any of us will ever make is to follow Jesus.
This decision is not based on convenience or comfort; it’s based on conviction.
So, what did you decide? I decided to follow Jesus.
And here is what I have also decided. I’ve decided that I won’t turn back.
Let’s get into the lesson. Following Jesus Requires Direction, Not Perfection
Scripture: Isaiah 30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it.
Sometimes we don’t see the full road ahead, but the Spirit gives us direction one step at a time.
Following Jesus means learning to trust His voice when everything else around you screams confusion.
You may not be perfect, but you can be positioned, and being positioned means that God can guide a willing heart better than a stubborn one.
Yes, I may not be perfect. But I’m walking in His direction.
I may not be perfect, but I’m trying to follow his guidance.
Following Jesus Requires Faith When the Familiar Fails
Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17. Intreat me not to leave thee, whither thou goest, I will go.
Here it is: Ruth left everything familiar, to follow the God of Naomi. Watch this, that’s faith in motion.
Following Jesus may mean walking away from old habits, people, or comfort zones that keep you spiritually stuck.
The true test of faith is when following Him doesn’t make sense, but it still brings peace.
Here’s one for you. Faith doesn’t always come with instructions, but it always comes with results.
Following Jesus Requires Courage to Stand Alone
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21.
How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him.
Elijah challenged Israel to make a choice, because you can’t follow Jesus halfway.
Sometimes the call to follow means walking away from the crowd.
When you truly decide to follow Him, you’ll find that separation often comes before elevation.
So even if I have to stand alone. I’ve decided to follow Jesus.
Even if the crowd turns back, my heart won’t. My mind’s made up, I’ve decided to follow Jesus.
Even if the road gets rough and the friends get few, I’m still walking with Jesus — no turning back
Following Jesus Leads to Unexpected Blessings
Scripture: John 12:26.
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be.
Following Jesus puts us in a position for divine presence and favor.
When we walk with Him, we don’t just end up where we want to be, but we end up where we’re meant to be.
There was once a young traveler walking through a thick forest at night.
The path was dark and full of thorns. He carried a small torch that barely lit a few feet ahead of him.
He began to complain, Lord, this light is too dim. I can’t see far enough.
But a voice whispered, Keep walking. The light will show you what you need to see when you need to see it.
Step by step, the young man walked, though he could only see a little at a time.
When he reached the end of the forest, he turned around and saw something he didn’t expect, the light had left a glowing trail behind him.
So, others who were lost in the dark now followed that same lighted path.
He didn’t just follow the light by obeying, but then he became a light for others.
When we decide to follow Jesus, we may not know where the road will take us, but we can be sure of who’s walking beside you.
So this verse speaks about King Josiah, one of the youngest and most remarkable kings of Judah.
He began his reign at just eight years old, yet he led one of the greatest spiritual revivals in Israel’s history.
By the time he was sixteen, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David, and not the idols his father (Amon) or grandfather (Manasseh) worshipped.
By twenty, he was tearing down altars to Baal and cleansing the land of false worship.
When this verse says:
He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, it means that Josiah lived and ruled based on God’s approval, not man’s applause.
He walked in the ways of David His Father.
This phrase doesn’t mean David was his literal father, it refers to David’s example of a heart after God.
Josiah chose to follow a legacy of faith, not a lineage of failure.
He looked beyond his natural bloodline and followed the spiritual path that pleased God.
Let me encourage you this evening.
Don’t follow Him for blessings, follow Him because He is the blessing.
Don’t follow Him for signs, follow Him because He is the sign.
1. Following Jesus is a daily decision, not a one-time declaration.
2. His voice will guide when our vision is unclear.
3. Faith follows even when it doesn’t make sense.
4. True followers become lights for others to find their way.
Lord, today we renew our decision to follow you.
Not for what You can give us, but for who You are.
Master please order our steps, strengthen our hearts, and help us to be lights that lead others to Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
