As I sat in my flat today, my mind flooded with thoughts of activity beyond the walls of my wee dwelling place...People shooting into every direction, babies crying, cars accelerating, doctors examining, farmers farming, Grannies laughing, teachers eating, students learning, people living, people dying. One after another, they flashed before me in a constant display of colorful movement. I marveled at the loudness of these images, each the result of one decision or another.
Decisions. Big ones, small ones, easy ones, tough ones. Each day we either run, walk, or crawl through the valley of decision. There are even times when we don’t move at all, for the weight of pending decisions can stunt us to the point of immobility. However, they don’t just go away. No, they linger. Something must be done. Some action must be taken. Decision beckons at every step.
Where will I spend eternity—that’s a big one. Which shoes will I wear—seemingly insignificant. What to do with this money? Shall I have sugar or honey? Whether loud or quiet, obviously important or seemingly insignificant, I am thankful to have a trustworthy Guide for all of my decisions.
“My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27
The very tone of my Shepherd’s voice tells me He knows everything. He knows exactly what I need…when to stop and rest, when to feed and when to move on. I don’t always understand where He is taking me or why. His ways and thoughts and even His voice is higher than mine—after all, sheep are visibly lower in stature than their Shepherd. So while I don’t always know the particulars, I have learned—and am learning—to simply follow His voice. I can sometimes see His feet and that protective staff of His but no matter where my eyes align, I recognize His voice and that is what guides me to the next field. The reason I know His voice? “I know them,” He says, “and they follow me.” We know each other, have spent time together. We are more than acquaintances.
Sheep don’t follow strangers. Have you ever tried taking pictures of them? They are…well, they are very sheepish, very sheepish indeed. They run away from you the moment you so much look at them. That is, unless they know you, know your voice and trust you enough to follow you…even when they don’t understand your timing, your reasons or where it is you are leading them.
“My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
Is He calling out to you? I will pray you could trust the very sound of His voice and follow Him. He loves you!
Decisions. Big ones, small ones, easy ones, tough ones. Each day we either run, walk, or crawl through the valley of decision. There are even times when we don’t move at all, for the weight of pending decisions can stunt us to the point of immobility. However, they don’t just go away. No, they linger. Something must be done. Some action must be taken. Decision beckons at every step.
Where will I spend eternity—that’s a big one. Which shoes will I wear—seemingly insignificant. What to do with this money? Shall I have sugar or honey? Whether loud or quiet, obviously important or seemingly insignificant, I am thankful to have a trustworthy Guide for all of my decisions.
“My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27
The very tone of my Shepherd’s voice tells me He knows everything. He knows exactly what I need…when to stop and rest, when to feed and when to move on. I don’t always understand where He is taking me or why. His ways and thoughts and even His voice is higher than mine—after all, sheep are visibly lower in stature than their Shepherd. So while I don’t always know the particulars, I have learned—and am learning—to simply follow His voice. I can sometimes see His feet and that protective staff of His but no matter where my eyes align, I recognize His voice and that is what guides me to the next field. The reason I know His voice? “I know them,” He says, “and they follow me.” We know each other, have spent time together. We are more than acquaintances.
Sheep don’t follow strangers. Have you ever tried taking pictures of them? They are…well, they are very sheepish, very sheepish indeed. They run away from you the moment you so much look at them. That is, unless they know you, know your voice and trust you enough to follow you…even when they don’t understand your timing, your reasons or where it is you are leading them.
“My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
Is He calling out to you? I will pray you could trust the very sound of His voice and follow Him. He loves you!
6 comments:
Hi Gabby,
I loved what you shared about sheep and how they cannot see from the shepherd's perspective but follow His voice because they "know" him. We know a man who thought it was his life-long dream to be a sheep farmer until he actually became one. He said the sheep were impossible. He lost a lot of sheep one time because he could not get them in from the rain. However, later he got really sick when the sheep were ready to have their lambs. He was so sick that he could not walk back and forth from his house to the barn so he slept with them and helped them with their lambs and after that he had no problem with the sheep. They trusted him because he had spent time with them and cared for their young. It's so cool how all of nature declares the glory of God. God bless you for sharing what He shares with you!
Hi Gabbi.. I love your blog, your insights.. amen sista... I am praying for you and trust the LORD truly has your every moment and decision in His loving hands... I can't wait to see you, and visit.. I miss you. May the LORD continue to direct our paths as we trust Him... LORD help!
Gabriela,
I was "blog surfing" and came across yours,and found it a real blessing, and also that we are very similar in our interests. I have always wanted to get in touch with someone in Scotland, and it appears that you are a missionary there?! I would love to get to know who you are better... please visit my blog and profile, I would really love to hear from you!!! Keep serving Christ! He will never fail us as the most Wonderful Friend we could ever have!
Hey!=) Thanks so much for visiting my blog, Gabriela!=) It was exciting...!
I showed my Mom your blog, and she and I really appreciate and enjoy your posts. We would love to get to know you more, if you want... I've always had an interest in Scotland, and would LOVE to get to know another like-minded beleiver there.=) I was having trouble e-mailing you thru your link, since it seems the MSN (which is what I use) link doesn't work...?
Again, thank you, and I hope and pray the Lord will bless you and your work!=) God richly bless you!!!
To Alan, Elaine, Jeanne, Rachel, Neil, Fellow Traveler, Sea Whisperer and anyone else who visits this site--
This blog is dedicated to the Lord, that He would receive glory for the things He shares with me and teaches me. Also, I pray for the people who visit this site, whether you leave a comment or not.
So I just want to say thanks for your encouraging comments. I guess I'm not a very good blogger because I don't post or reply very often. In any case, it's encouraging to know that you are touched or ministered to in some way.
May Jesus bless you today with more of Himself.
In Christ,
Gabbi
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