John 10:3–5

3 ...and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

4 “When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

5 “A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.”

Spending time with Jesus and learning to hear and follow His voice is the most important, yet most challenging job for the disciple. And just as important and challenging—learning NOT to listen to the voice of the “stranger!”

This Sunday we will compare and contrast the voice of the Good Shepherd and the Door of the Sheep, Jesus, to the thieves and robbers wanting to steal away His disciples—such as the Pharisees, Priests, and Rabbis.

Only Jesus could offer abundant and eternal life, found in Himself; the thieves could only steal, kill, and destroy, following their father the devil.

Let’s learn to discern the Voice of our Good Shepherd. And let’s follow where He leads—because He leads into the good pastures where we find a feast and rest for our souls.

Be blessed as you listen to your Shepherd’s voice this week,