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Dumb Sheep?


My dad shared this video with me recently and I feel in love with it all over again.  It is one I've seen before, but watching it again was beautiful.

In my bible study group recently, we discussed how it is impossible to trust someone that you don't know.  Most people (though we all know that one person that would) don't immediately tell someone everything about their life upon your first meeting.  You probably don't tell that person a lot even in the next few meetings.  You get to know the person.  You learn about them, what they like to do, their family, dislikes, friends, etc.  We spend time getting to know them.

Back to the sheep and their shepherd---watching this video was amazing.  These sheep knew better than to answer to anyone else, but their shepherd.  They knew his voice.  They knew his ways.  And they trusted him.  The second he started calling to them, their heads lifted.  HE was their guide.  They have spent countless hours with him, getting to know his mannerisms, his voice, his schedule...getting to know HIM.

These others came in and were given a chance to call the sheep, to basically trick them.  But you'll notice they didn't budge.  Not one responded because the person calling wasn't the one they trusted. 

As followers of Christ, He is often referred to as our Shepherd and we as His sheep.  Many will tell you that sheep are stupid, dirty animals and some take exception to us being referred to as these animals.  BUT, I see it differently.  I can be dumb.  :)  I've done some pretty dumb things.  Ask my siblings.  They'd all likely be chomping at the bit to tell you some things.   Though I DO dumb things, I myself am not dumb.  And believing that I myself am dumb is a lie of Satan.  He is likethe people here trying to call the sheep.  He tries to leer us away from our Shepherd by offering shelter, freedom, peace, financial relief, etc.  Sometimes there are also a bunch of people standing with him, causing deafening other noises and opinions and we get confused.

But, that confusion shouldn't lead us running towards the enemy.  Not if we know the voice of our Shepherd.  Like I said before, you get to know that person and that turns to trust.  You have to work at the relationship.  You need to talk to Him.  Read His Word.  Meet with His other trusted loved ones.  And listen for His voice...for His instruction.  And there is definitely nothing dumb about this trust in our Shepherd.




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