John 10

"He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice." - John 10:3-4


The Stranger's voice says panic,
but the Shepherd says take heed

The Stranger's voice says don't stop moving
but the Shepherd says slow down and listen

The Stranger's voice says act quickly
but the Sheperd says wait.

The Stranger's voice says you should work on some improvements,
but the Shepherd says stop looking at yourself.

The Stranger's voice says collect, gather and hoard
but the Shepherd says give away.

The Stranger's voice says your anger is justified,
but the Shepherd says forgive, as I have forgiven.

The Stranger's voice says protect yourself,
but the Shepherd says you are protected.

The Stranger's voice says it's not worth it,
but the Shepherd says It matters.

The Stranger's voice says you're not able,
but the Shepherd says I AM.

The Stranger's voice says run away
but The Shepherd says run towards.

The Stranger's voice says turn around now,
but the Shepherd goes on ahead of me.


"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. "-John 10:10