The Call
This past Sunday, in some circles, was known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The Gospel reading comes from John 10: 1-10. Today’s devotion is based on that text.
The Call
The sheep know the Shepherd’s voice
I heard his call
At least, I thought it was
Listening again
I hear only the sheep
I bleat out:
Listen, the Shepherd calls
The sheep start the cacophony
Slowly at first
No, that’s not our shepherd
It’s not the proper time
For him to be here
Sheep bleat out
Are you sure of what you heard?
One sheep says, yes,
That was the Shepherd and his call
We listen
We hear the sheep
Maybe the Shepherd is defending
Against the thief, or the robber,
Or the wolf
Maybe the Shepherd is searching
For a lost sheep
You know,
Thy rod and thy staff
Your voice, it comforts me
I live in the sheep pen
My ears are filled with sheep
My eyes are filled with sheep
My life is filled with sheep
I am a sheep
Trust the Promises,
Steve Skiver