FTSOYJ: A Plea for Pastoral Submission (Pt4); How to Follow With Joyful Submission

In this message from the For the Sake of Your Joy series, Adrian teaches us the posture of joyful submission and how it transforms our following. We learn that joy is not just a response—it’s a spiritual posture that allows us to receive all that Christ has made available. To follow well, we must first submit well, and that submission is not meant to be heavy—it is meant to be joyful.We understand that God’s leadership structure is a gift. He places us under shepherds for our good, and to reject those He sends is to reject His order. Our response to our pastors reveals the condition of our hearts toward God. It’s not just about obedience—it’s about alignment. When we honor those God has placed over us, we position ourselves to flourish.Shepherds are given to increase our joy, and since joy is how we draw, the message becomes clearer: our transformation is in following, and our joy is found in submission. This is not about control—it’s about care. And when we follow with joy, we are transformed for good. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.