God Acts by Speaking

Posts dealing with God accomplishing his will, in all of creation except humanity, by speaking

Jesus, the Great Shepherd, leads only one flock. And he is our only Shepherd.

Jesus is our only Shepherd, gives his life for the sheep, and has only one flock. He assigns us to where he wants, when he wants.

Jesús, el Gran Pastor, guía un solo rebaño. Y él es nuestro único Pastor.

Jesús es nuestro único Pastor, quien da su vida por las ovejas, y él guía un solo rebaño. Él asigna sus ovejas a los lugares que quiere, cuando quiere.

Love Never Behaves Inappropriately, a personal aside

To understand how to love people in each specific situation, I must ask God and listen to His answer. This is particularly important for me because of my condition. I can’t fake it.

El Amor Nunca Se Porta Indecorosamente, un aparte personal

Para entender cómo amar a las personas en cada situación específica, debo preguntarle a Dios y escuchar su respuesta. Esto es particularmente importante para mí debido a mi condición.. Yo no lo puedo fingir.

Why shouldn’t I be afraid I’ll hear the wrong voice?

The author expresses confidence in being guided by Jesus, identifying as one of His sheep who recognizes His voice and follows Him. They emphasize the importance of distinguishing Jesus’ voice from false voices and assert that true followers will flee from deceit. The key to this discernment lies in the willingness to obey God’s voice.

¿Por qué no debería tener miedo de escuchar la voz equivocada?

El texto destaca la importancia de reconocer y seguir la voz de Jesús, quien es comparado con un pastor. Aquellos que pertenecen a Jesús identificarán y seguirán su voz, y evitarán la del extraño. La obediencia a la voz de Dios garantiza la seguridad y dirección correctas.

How should we respond together to the Lord’s discipline?

The passage from Hebrews 12:11-17 discusses the Lord’s discipline and how believers should support one another through it. Discipline, though painful, leads to righteousness and peace. This unified response showcases peace and holiness, helping others to see the Lord through our lives. Holiness and peace are essential for believers.

Our Shepherd’s Voice

This passage discusses a traditional shepherd’s gentle approach to guiding sheep, emphasizing their trust in the shepherd’s voice. Unlike methods involving fear, the shepherd calls each sheep by name, leading them willingly. The analogy highlights the importance of trust and guidance, affirming that every individual is recognized and led with care.

La Voz de Nuestro Pastor

Explica que los versículos describen a un pastor tradicional llamando a sus ovejas por su nombre, sin usar miedo ni métodos modernos. Jesús enseña que el pastor guía a las ovejas con confianza y amor, haciéndolas salir del redil y seguir su voz de buena voluntad.

The Story of Regina

Explanation of the letter I have written to Regina Oliveira. She was an important part of the surreal story of my life from 1984 to 1991, then she disappeared. Her love sustained us in a very difficult time. This story teaches that you can’t know how much the kindness you do today will change the world forty years from now.