Following the Voice of the Good Shepherd

There is something comforting about being led by someone who knows what they are doing. Most of us can think of a moment when we trusted another voice because we knew it would keep us safe. Scripture uses that exact image to describe our relationship with Jesus. Over and over again, we are called sheep, not because we are strong or impressive, but because we are dependent. And dependence, in the hands of a good shepherd, is not weakness. It is safety.