God's Glory Church

“The sheep follow him because they know his voice.” —John 10:4

As a child, I lived on a ranch in Tennessee and spent days with my best friend non-stop. We walked in the woods, rode ponies, went to the rodeo arena and watched the cowboys handle the horses. But I should have heard my dad’s whistle – a clear, clear sound that cut through the wind and all the other noise – as I immediately dropped all my classes and headed home. Today, many years later, I would easily recognize this whistle.

Speaking to the disciples, the Lord Jesus compared them to sheep, and Himself to a shepherd. “The sheep listen to his voice, and he calls his sheep by name and leads them out,” he said about the good shepherd (Jn. 10:3). While many self-styled teachers tried to lead the disciples after themselves, He declared that His sheep would be able to know His loving voice and make the right choice. “The sheep follow him because they know his voice” (v. 4).

Let us listen carefully to the voice of Christ, because His truth remains unchanged. The Lord may speak to us through a text of Scripture, a sermon in church, a good word from a believing friend, or the Spirit may prompt you in some other way. The Lord is calling His sheep. Listen to Him.

What prevents us from hearing the voice of Christ? What has He been telling you lately?

God, I need a reminder of what You are saying and I need to listen. Help me to be attentive, to hear and to respond.

Author: Wynn Collier