John 10:4 "...and his sheep follow him because they know his voice."
Jesus is comparing himself to a shepherd. He argues that like a shepherd, he cares for his flock and they know his voice and follow him in complete faith and trust.
I am a dumb sheep. I know it. And because I am just a dumb sheep, I better pay attention to my shepherd's voice. And honestly, I am not sure I do that very well. I'm really good at listening to my own voice, but how long until my bleating gets drowned out by other sheep's bleating and soon who knows who I am listening to? Today I will listen to God's still small voice.
Dear Jesus, help me to shut up and listen for you and follow you in every area of my life. Amen.
