I am a sheep. . . .and sheep am dumb.

If you’re one of the sheep, don’t be offended.  We’re cute. . .we’re fuzzy.  But the best part about us is that we have a Good Shepherd.

Of course, the reason He makes us “lie down in green pastures” is because if He doesn’t, we’ll hang out in the same old pasture looking for grass that isn’t there.  The reason He leads us “beside quiet waters” is because if the waters are moving, it scares us and we’ll refuse to drink even when we’re thirsty.  Now how silly is that?

But isn’t that why our Shepherd is so Good?  He knows how silly we can be.  He knows we am dumb.

Those other guys . . .the goats. . .they’re really not that much different from me.  They do silly things too.  But the silliest thing they do is they don’t listen for the Shepherd’s voice.  They just haven’t figured out how GOOD the Shepherd is…and how badly they need Him.

So…realizing that I am a dumb sheep is a good thing.  It helps to remind me that I need to listen for my Shepherd’s voice.  And that’s what this blog is going to be about — listening for His voice.

Some of the other sheep have been telling me that I need to write a blog.  I’ll admit.  I’m a reluctant blogger.  I can’t quite figure out why anyone could be interested in the thoughts of a dumb ol’ sheep.  But for now, there’s a new sheep on the blog.  Your comments and encouragements are welcome.  And as we hear from the Good Shepherd, let’s let one another know.

Listening for His voice