The Voice: Part 12

It is good to hear His Voice, but even better to know His presence

Many years ago, I was an Anglican Minister. Part of my work was officiating at Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals, all of them major family occasions. One of the portions of Scripture that spoke into them all was Psalm 23. It thunders out across the running centuries, at once reassuring and challenging. Am I truly one of the Lord’s sheep that can lay claim to His protection and guidance? When He calls, do I hear His voice? When I hear His voice, do I respond? When I respond, do I follow? If I do, my Shepherd’s care and provision are assured. But absence from trouble is not assured..