23 August 2011

Shepherd calls my name.
I know Him, He knows me. Peace.
He goes before me.
-John 10:3-5

When God leads us, how do we know its Him and not our friends, family or our own logic or illogic? How do we know for certain that God said it?

The scripture assures us that when we are God's He leads us like a shepherd. John 10:3-4 says:
"The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
God's leading brings peace. What He's leading you to do may not be exciting or fun or comfortable, but in your gut you will have peace that it's the thing you should do. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. (Matt 4:1) That was not fun or pleasant, yet it was right. Paul knew he was to go to Jerusalem and Rome. He also knew he would be put in chains, yet he also knew it was right. Other people were freaked out by it, but Paul was not. He knew the voice of the Shepherd. (Acts 21:10-13)

Even though the road may look dangerous or difficult, follow the Shepherd. His voice brings peace to His sheep. He is the good Shepherd. He loves us. He laid down his life for us. Because He's God He also took it back up for us, so now we can become like Him and be with Him forever! What a life.

Praise God! John 10, Psalm 23, Romans 8:14, Philippians 4:6-7

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