SCRIPTURE: John 10:1-6

1: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber
2: But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3: To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4: And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice…
6: This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: FOLLOWING THE SHEPHERD MEANS ALLOWING JESUS TO LEAD

Jesus is the true Shepherd who knows His sheep and calls them by name. Our relationship with Christ is personal, not merely religious. Following Him means listening to His voice, trusting His guidance, and refusing to follow the voice of strangers. When we know the Shepherd’s voice, we will not be led astray by the voices of the world. As we spend time in God’s Word and prayer, we become more familiar with the voice and ways of Christ.

In a world where many voices compete for our attention, following the Shepherd means choosing Christ’s way even when the world offers an easier or more profitable alternative. It is trusting His direction even when we cannot see the entire path.

Jesus says that the sheep “follow him, for they know his voice” (v. 4). Following Christ is more than knowing about Him; it means trusting His leadership and obeying His Word. The Shepherd goes before His sheep, He knows the way, protects them from danger, and leads them to where they should go. We must therefore resist the temptation to follow every voice around us. When God’s Word contradicts a voice, God’s Word must take priority. The security of the sheep is found in staying close to the Shepherd. Jesus knows us, calls us, and leads us. May we not only hear His voice but also follow Him faithfully every day. Amen.

ASSIGNMENT
Whose voice are you following?

PRAYER
Lord, give me grace to recognise Your voice clearly and help me to follow You faithfully.