John 10:14-15
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
What of Today’s Verse…
The goal of our walk with Jesus is to come to know him as our shepherd just as intimately as he knows the Father. A key thing for us to remember: In a world where so many people want to attract our attention and are willing to give us advice, we can refuse their voice. We listen to Jesus because he has shown his love for us by laying down his life for us. He is not a hireling, he is the Good Shepherd.
Let us Pray:
Holy Father, you are wonderful and generous beyond description. You have shown your love by sending your Son to be my Shepherd. Help me hear his voice through your Word. Help me hear his voice through the wise counsel of spiritual friends. Help me hear his voice through the words sung by my brothers and sisters when we are assembled. Help me hear his voice in the Holy Spirit’s work on my conscience. Father, I want to follow your Son as my Shepherd and Lord because I know he, like you, is good! Through my Shepherd and Lord I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
GUIDANCE
The inspiration of Spirit leads me to new ideas and right choices.
Divine guidance comes to me in many forms. At times, a sudden inspiration can take me by surprise, and I know that Spirit has blessed me with a new idea.
Guidance may be revealed through a memory of a past experience that reminds me of something I have already learned. Or I may be guided through the experiences of another person. Spirit works through all experiences, and I am led to make the right choice for my own life. Through the inspiration of Scripture and also through the writing of inspired authors and songwriters, I acknowledge the presence of Spirit leading and guiding me.
As I align my thoughts with the guidance and inspiration of Spirit, in all their forms, new ideas spring forth, and I am guided in making right choices.
O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me.—Psalm 43:3
