Uncle Tom stood knocking at the door. For some time there was no response of any kind, but after a little while he heard the patter of little feet in the hall, and a very frightened little voice called out, “Who’s there?”
“It’s only me,” replied Uncle Tom.
At once there was a sigh of relief, and the bolt was withdrawn and the door unlocked. At last the door opened to show the face of a little girl, who was not at all frightened now.
She told her uncle she had been left all alone to keep house. She had been afraid when she heard the knocking, until she had recognized his voice, even though he had not mentioned his name.
Doesn’t this remind us of the sheep that know the shepherd’s voice, and show no fear when he calls them forth to follow him.
The Lord Jesus has told us that He is the Good Shepherd that gave His life for the sheep. His sheep follow Him for they know His voice. (John 10).
Do you know His voice?
ML-03/23/1980