When Jesus started his dialogue with the religious leaders in John 10, He started by explaining that the sheep listen to the shepherd.  They know his voice.  They respond to his voice.  The find comfort in his voice.  They followed his voice.

 

The religious leaders of that time did not listen and could really care less as long as they did things their way.  It is the same today.  Few are interested in hearing the voice of the shepherd.  Most are interested in entertainment, emotional hype, fancy cars and homes, fine clothes and fine wine, and all the stuff the world offers. 

 

Read the book of Acts.  Ask yourself these questions:  where did Peter live?  what did Peter wear?  where was the apostles focus?  where did Paul call home?  did Paul have the latest and decked out chariot for his travels?

 

You will be amazed that these items of the world were the least of the apostles concerns.  Paul had no home.  He walked everywhere.  Peter as far as we know did not have a home.  He traveled by foot.  Yet, God provided for them as they listened to the voice of the Great Shepherd.

 

What about you?  Are you listening to the voice of the Great Shepherd?  Are you focused on Him?  Look at your life and think about it.