Through the Bible: Johnنموونە

Leading From The Front

When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

John 10:4 (ESV)

There are two types of leaders: those that lead from the front and those that lead from behind. It is said that the wolf that leads from behind protects the whole pack. The Pharisees were likened to the wolf and couldn’t see the work of God. Christ leads from the front because His work of protection was completed on the cross, and we follow Him in complete confidence and safety.

Prayer

Father in Heaven, I pray that You bring us ever closer to You, soften our hearts so that we may follow You like the sheep follows their shepherd. As we get closer to You, help us recognise more of Your voice and Your word. Like the deer pants for flowing streams, so pants our soul for You, O God.