Popeye Says

Bob Brandy and Rebel

"...Then Jesus told him, 'Follow Me.'" (John 21:19)

The Bob Brandy Show broadcasted from WTVC studios on Signal Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee from 1958 to 1978. As a kid, I remember the popular children's TV personality visiting the Dekalb Theater in my hometown - Fort Payne, Alabama -  and getting picked to come on stage to play "Popeye says." I won! And had to kiss Bob's cheek before collecting my carton-of-bottled-coca-cola prize.

Following Popeye says, "Touch your nose" is simple. Following Jesus says, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" is not. In fact, it's impossible. But...

Jesus also said, 

"What is impossible with man is possible with God." (Luke 18:27)

"For apart from Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) "Through Me who gives you strength, you can do all things." Phil. 4:13)

Follow Jesus, beloved, by His power and not your own. 

"Press on toward the goal to win the prize of God's heavenward calling in Jesus Christ." (Phil. 3:14)