We follow Him

For the past few posts I've been mulling over the 6 things that I saw in John 10:25- 30 that are characteristic of Jesus' followers. I've taken one of these things at a time and today I want to look more at the fact that we follow Him. Here's the portion of these verses that I'm getting this from:

My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them real and eternal life.

Where else in scripture do I see this concept of we follow Him?

The first thing that comes to my head is the famous passage in John 16:24-26:

Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for?

This passage is so deep beyond me! I am so into self help and planning and avoiding suffering or even discomfort. I like the way this is paraphrased in this version (The Message) when it clearly states "You're not in the driver's seat; I am"

Oh Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness. For my self will, my selfishness, my quest for that which is easy and comfortable. Please change my heart, because I'm not capable of doing it. Oh Father help me be conscious this day that my life is Yours and that You are in the driver's seat. Help me see each step of the way how to follow You today. Thank You Father.