20th Day of Lent
The Voice Still Assures Us
"...the sheep follow the shepherd for they know his voice..." John 10:4

Today marks the halfway point of the 40 day season of Lent.  Thanks for reading and participating in these devotions.  We'll continue our journey right up to the Day of Resurrection, Easter Sunday, March 31st.

You've probably heard the modern expression, "It's like herding cats."  Since cats don't like to be herded, the implication is that it is hard work, nearly impossible, to get everyone together.  The same can be said for sheep.  They aren't as easy to herd as you might think, and as this lesson suggests.  Some do wander off.  Some might feel stubborn and not move.  Some may move slowly, and some might head off in an entirely different direction.  And yet the faithful good shepherd keeps calling, keeps herding, keeps seeking, to bring them in the fold.

That sure sounds like us as well.  We know the voice of the Good Shepherd.  We have God's Word, we have prayer, we have worship, we have people through whom the Spirit of God directs our lives.  But sometimes, maybe even often, we either don't hear or choose not to listen.  We go off on our own way, or come along reluctantly.  But the good news is that, because of faith, we do know the voice of the Shepherd.  The even better news is that the Shepherd continues to call to us, to encourage us to follow and to even seek us out if we get lost.  Before you continue your day, take some time to listen for the Shepherd's voice.  Where is He leading you today?