Come With Me and See

 Scripture:

“Then Jehu said, “Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the Lord.” So Jehonadab rode along with him.”  ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭10‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

In the beginning, and after his interaction with Elisha, Jehu was trying to follow the Lord and do what the prophet had spoken. He had slaughtered those who were descendants of Ahab as well as those who served Baal. In this passage, he makes a comment that is  a powerful example of leadership. He says, “Come with me, and see how devoted I am to the Lord.” 

Application:

“Come with me and see” is a powerful command. As a leader, some of the strongest words I can speak are, “Come and follow me.” Jesus said it to His disciples as He called them. “Come with me and see” implies that you are going to live a life worth observing. It implies that you are a leader and can take the person somewhere good. As I go on missions trips I tend to tell people to come with me and see what the Lord does, but I need to do it at home and in our church more and more. 

Prayer:

Father, let my life e an example of what following You looks like. Teach me to be a father to a younger generation. Help me to live life as an example to those around me. Let me live so that I can say, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” When they come with me, let them really see Your power and awesomeness Lord.

Yours Forever,

Jeff