Shepherds in Israel would lead their sheep by moving in front of their flocks and calling to them. This was the voice of safety, food, water, and comfort. If a stranger comes in and tries to lead the flock, they would not follow him because they did not know his voice. It is amazing to me to watch birds in large nesting grounds. There are some species of birds that nest in large numbers. Although the numbers are great, mother birds and their chicks know each others voices.
There are many voices that call to us in this world. Voices of the world, the devil, and false teachers are all seeking to lead us to destruction. How do we know what voice is God’s? If you are a Christian, you have a helper. You have the Holy Spirt that testifies inside of you that the Word of God is true. It shows us that the Word of God is consistent with the character of God. It shows us that as we trust in and experience the faithfulness of God to His Word, that word is true. It is in the Word that we hear the voice of our Good and Great Shepherd. Just like sheep, the Christian knows the voice of our true shepherd because of experience and trust. What voice are you following?
Consider: Psalm 29:3-9
