Friday, December 1 They will listen to my voice.​—John 10:16.

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Friday, December 1

They will listen to my voice.—John 10:16.

 

Jesus compared his relationship with his followers to the close bond between a shepherd and his sheep. (John 10:14) That comparison is appropriate. The sheep know their shepherd and respond to his voice. A traveler experienced this firsthand. He reported: “We wanted to film some sheep and tried to make them come near. But they did not follow us because they did not know our voices. Then a small shepherd boy came along; hardly had he called them when they followed along.” The experience of that traveler reminds us of Jesus’ words regarding his sheep—his disciples. He said: “They will listen to my voice.” But Jesus is in heaven. How can we say that we are listening to him? A key way we show that we are listening to our Master’s voice is by applying his teachings in our life.—Matt. 7:24, 25. w21.12 16 ¶1-2

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"Do Sheep Know Their Names? We all know that sheep are intelligent animals. But did you know that they can actually learn and remember their names?

That’s right – sheep are capable of recognizing the sound of their own name and responding accordingly! So how does this work? Well, researchers believe that sheep are able to associate the sound of their name with the image of their owner.

In other words, when they hear their name, they know that someone is talking to them! This is a pretty amazing feat, considering that most animals (including humans) have trouble remembering even simple things like our own phone numbers. So next time you see a sheep, don’t be surprised if it seems to be looking at you intently – it just might be trying to figure out who you are!---Do Sheep Know Their Names? – Baila's Backyard (bailasbackyard.com)