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April 24, 2018 - Tue. of 4th Week of Easter
May you continue to listen for the voice of the GOoD Shepherd and follow Him wherever He leads.
Some people do not like the image of the people of the church being sheep. They do not think that they are like animals who are prodded and guided by a shepherd. To them, it takes away their independence and ability to do what they want. Yet, they seem to miss one key point: Who the GOoD Shepherd is Who leads us. It is Jesus. He will only lead us to where there is GOoD pasture. He will protect us. He desires only that which is GOoD for us. Does that mean that we are to give up our independence? Not at all. We must freely choose to listen for the voice of the GOoD Shepherd and follow His lead. And we need to be aware that there are negative forces, both human and spiritual, which are present around us, trying to drown out the voice of the GOoD Shepherd and capture us and lead us away from the GOoD Shepherd. We often surround ourselves with all sorts of “noises” which prevent us from hearing Jesus calling us. It is only when we strain to listen to the voice of the GOoD Shepherd that we will be able to rest, assured that we are being led by the One Who cares for us and has been willing to lay down His life for us.
April 24, 2018 - Tue. of 4th Week of Easter
Some people do not like the image of the people of the church being sheep. They do not think that they are like animals who are prodded and guided by a shepherd. To them, it takes away their independence and ability to do what they want. Yet, they seem to miss one key point: Who the GOoD Shepherd is Who leads us. It is Jesus. He will only lead us to where there is GOoD pasture. He will protect us. He desires only that which is GOoD for us. Does that mean that we are to give up our independence? Not at all. We must freely choose to listen for the voice of the GOoD Shepherd and follow His lead. And we need to be aware that there are negative forces, both human and spiritual, which are present around us, trying to drown out the voice of the GOoD Shepherd and capture us and lead us away from the GOoD Shepherd. We often surround ourselves with all sorts of “noises” which prevent us from hearing Jesus calling us. It is only when we strain to listen to the voice of the GOoD Shepherd that we will be able to rest, assured that we are being led by the One Who cares for us and has been willing to lay down His life for us.
April 24, 2018 - Tue. of 4th Week of Easter
