Content to Be a Simple Sheep
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21
ME: Jesus, why do I feel so confused about what I see and hear?
JESUS: You are allowing it to become confusing.
ME: What kind of an answer is that? I want to know why its so hard to identify the truth these days.
JESUS: Exactly what do you want Me to tell you?
ME: I don’t know how to answer You because I have a boatload of questions. Who is feeding us all the lies? Why? Can’t You stop them?
JESUS: I can do anything. My response is simple: read My Word. You spend too much time trying to figure things out when you are incapable of fixing anything. I am the “Fixer!”
ME: I don’t think You’re understanding me. I don’t want to resolve one thing. I want to know what is the truth and what are un-truths.
JESUS: Does it matter? If your mind is fixed on Me, you have no reason for concern.
ME: What? Sure it matters a lot but…
JESUS: …You are listening to too many different voices. Sensationalism has always been the downfall of your media. What ever happened to listening for My voice? Can you or anyone else even hear My voice today? Does anyone want to hear Me?
ME: Are those rhetorical questions? There are many of us who depend on You for everything. I think other voices seem to scream louder and therefore whip up chaos.
JESUS: I have explained all this before: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
ME: Yes, I understand and I’m sure millions do as well. However, there are voices that sound like You. Even long-time Christians seem to believe crazy stuff today.
JESUS: But they cannot lead you beside still waters and restore your soul, can they? They will not guide you along paths of righteousness, will they?
ME: No! Only You can do that. So what’s with all the confusion?
JESUS: It is manmade. Precious child of Mine, you must learn to be content as a simple sheep and just follow me?
ME: That’s it! That’s my answer. I need to stop asking all these questions and trust You are in control! …But I do think earplugs would be very beneficial or trifocals so I could focus better.
JESUS: (laughing) …Of course you would.