There are many that vie for our attention and wish for us to go their way.
“4When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” – John 10:4 (ESV)
Even sheep know the voice of their master. They will not follow unless that someone is someone they know. The shepherd was with them from the very beginning and nurtured and cared and protected them. And in return, the sheep trusted the shepherd to nurture and care for and protect them.
I know that there are a lot of shiny things, events, and people that want us to follow them, but how many of them will or do nurture and care and protect us? Do we “KNOW” them?
Christ wants nothing but the best for us. He wants us to be nurtured and cared for and protected. He loves us, so much so that He gave His life for us. He battled for us and I know that He loves me.
Those other things, events and people will turn away from us as soon as we are not providing for them. God only wants us to accept the free gift of love and salvation. Isn’t that worth following? Isn’t that worth devoting?
What are those things that are vying for your followership? Which of them will provide for you? Will you look to follow the one you know, Christ?
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