Some Thoughts on Following

"His sheep follow Him because they know His voice." John 10:4

Today's devotional goes hand-in-hand with Sundays sermon. The Holy Spirit is so good at that!

While I was looking at some pictures of sheep last week I was reminded of my trip to Ireland in 1990. On a number of occasions we would have to stop and wait for the sheep to cross or move off the road. It took the voice of their shepherd for them to move.

Oh that we would move at the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Instead we move at the voice of our desires and wishes and we find ourselves away from the safety and comfort of the flock. The first thing we do is blame God and/or others for the situation we are in. When we have had enough we return to the fold where we are receive and fully accepted. And we repeat that pattern time and time again until we learn to move at the voice of Jesus and Jesus only.

Thanks to all who listened and followed on Sunday. Our need was met because of YOU! Receive your blessing with joy for God has promised to open the windows of heaven and shower you blessing upon blessing!

May listen, hear and follow Jesus more closely each day.