The Depths of Our Souls

The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. it was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long are you going to keep us in suspense? if you are the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father's name testify to me. But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."

Consideration: As we grow in our faith, we encounter many obstacles and question many uncertainties. This is very helpful in our quest for truth. Jesus makes it very clear, once again, that He and the Father are one. To the unbeliever this is not possible and ridiculous, but to the believer it is our faith. We do not believe because we have witnessed signs and wonders, we believe because the voice of the Shepherd has penetrated to the depths of our souls. Amen.