OUR DAILY BREAD Thurs., Feb.16, 1995 --------------- READ: John 10:1-15 MORE THAN GOOD ADVICE "He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." -- John 10:3 A few years ago, I was invited to speak on the subject of guidance. In my preparation, I opened my concordance to look up the word "guidance", expecting to find a long list of verses promising guidance from God. To my surprise, guidance wasn't there. Instead, I found the word "guide" and a number of verses promising that God Himself would be the guide of His people. This discovery added fresh insight to my Christian pilgrimage. I was reminded that people who are blind need "guide" dogs, not "guidance" dogs! Even if dogs were capable of talking, how unsatis- factory it would be if they were mere bystanders, shouting warnings to the blind from a distance: "Careful now! You're approaching a hole. Watch out for the curb!" No, these mute but faithful creatures escort their sightless companions every step of the way, being their eyes, and steering them safely along precarious pathways. Some people want God to be like a glorified advice bureau. But when our sight is dim and our way is dark, as it often is, we need more than good advice - we need the Good Shepherd to lead us (John 10:3, 11). As we follow Christ each day, we'll have all the guidance we'll ever need. -- Joanie E. Yoder We can rejoice in each new day Because God graciously Has promised to take care of us And lead us sovereignly. -- Sper ------------------------------------- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ------------------------------------- If you're looking for guidance, follow Christ your guide. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 1-3 ====================================================================== Our Daily Bread, Copyright 1995, used by permission of Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49555, USA. Written permission must be obtained from RBC for any further posting or distribution. Radio Bible Class provides a variety of Bible resources, which are free of charge. RBC is not funded by any group or denomination, and support comes voluntarily from its Members and Friends. Write for more information, or call 1-800-598-7221. This copy redistributed by Larry Holder (larryh@utm.edu) with express written permission of RBC, from an original distribution by Ken Foster (kfoster@sptekwv14.wv.tek.com). Redistribution is only to individuals and lists that have expressly consented to receiving a copy. <>< ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------- file: /pub/resources/text/Our.Daily.Bread: db950216.txt .