August 8, 2014

John 10: 3. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

 The Pharisees are still questioning Jesus. He tries to explain to them what his role is. They don't get it. They are not part of the flock; they are an angry mob. At one point, they pick up stones to throw at him. He asks which of his actions deserves stoning. They say it is his words and not his actions which anger them.

 The Pharisees can't enter through the gate. They don't even see the gate. They don't recognize Jesus's voice, and they aren't part of his flock. We who have faith can hear him. We have a promise to walk with him through eternity. Why is it that I get lost in my own head instead of listening for his loving voice, directing me? I will seek the gate, and I will follow my shepherd. He knows what I need.

Prayer: Lord, guide me where You know I need to be. I promise to listen for Your voice in the crowd of thoughts in my head. I will accept Your will for me, and I will follow where You lead.
 Amen