Again the Jews were divided because of these words. Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is out of his mind. Why listen to him?” Others were saying, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.” John 10:19-30
My Sheep Hear My Voice
O great and loving Creator
you have called us your flock
you know us each by name
you have kept us safe so far.
In these times wolves surround
the weakest are in great jeopardy
some would profit in others' loss
we need clear direction right now.
Your voice whispers in the wind
in the night shadows we hear you
we will listen and draw close by
if you will sing to us once again.
Empower us with renewed strength
help us to not grow weary in service
make us vigilant in love and welcome
help us to follow you for your love's sake. Amen
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