Scripture
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Observation
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Application
I have never herded sheep. However, I have trained dogs and have a service dog. When he is working, he is trained to listen for my voice only. I can tell him to sit and and he will stay put until I call or whistle. Others can call and whistle away, he will not budge. When he is not in working mode, his head can oft be turned with the promise of cheese, LOL! “No one will snatch them out of my hand.” can be misunderstood. It is true no one can take you away from God, BUT you most certainly can walk away. We are given free will. God loved us so much, he gave us the choice to love and follow him. No one and, I do mean NO ONE, can take that away from you. No even you! The choice to walk away and not follow him IS totally up to you. He will still be calling your name and waiting for your to hear his voice. He is waiting for you to simply pray and call on his name too!
Prayer
Lord, I know I don’t always listen and sometimes wonder off, but thank you for always being there to call me back. Thank you for continuing to call my name so I know where to find you. ~Amen
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