My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27
Know His Voice
Two weeks ago we were called upon to help out on our daughter’s farm. Apart from the regular odd jobs that I was used to, it happened to be moving day for a mob of cattle. They had been eating out the grass on a neighbouring farm and now it was time for them to leave. They had to be herded out across the main road and into their own farm gate. Armed with a long whip and loud voice it was my job to get them across the road. With a loud series of “whoops” and a couple of cracks of the whip, they quickly fled away from me. Across the road, through the gate and down the laneway! Back home!
What a different scene to our scripture today. Our shepherd, the good Shepherd, speaks gently to his flock. Instead of a whip he carries a shepherd’s crook as he gently leads us. Guiding, guarding, feeding and loving us.
We need to be listening for His voice. In 2021 there are so many voices and noise that take our attention. His voice is the voice that invites us away from stress and distress. He gently invites us to come to Him.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28 (NIV).
Knowing His voice and knowing we are part of His flock should surely give us confidence living in such troubling times.
PRAY: Father thank you for your gracious love towards each one of us. Guide me and correct me when I need it. Lead my thoughts and life in your ways. Thankyou for providing all my needs and allowing me to rest in you. Shut out the noise of the world so that I can hear your voice.
Today's contributor: Sheri Gray
