Reading John 10 recently, I was reminded of Zach’s graduation ceremony from USMC bootcamp---which  was awesome.   The marching was sharp.   It was a great expression of teamwork,  marching to a unified beat provided by the  Marine Corps Band.     
 
There was one slightly embarrassing moment, however, not noticed by many  but certainly seen by the commanding officer.    When the  band leader  gave the order for the musicians to turn, it was designed only for his marching musicians.    In the platoon following behind them, however, 3 of the guys also turned at his command.    They were obedient, but to the instructions of the  wrong commander.   The failure to tune in to their leader  caused them to get out of step.

     --We can know the voice of our commander.  

John 10:26-27
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
 

John 10:3-6
“The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.  When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.  But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice."

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