Much has been said about the sheep's amazing keen sense of hearing.
They listen only to the voice of the shepherd and they follow the voice of the shepherd.
Even if two flocks of sheep were mingled together, the shepherds just have to call them out and they would follow the respective shepherds.
We may not know much about sheep but if we have pets, then we would know that our pets also have a keen sense of hearing.
If animals generally have that keen sense of hearing, then what about human beings?
We may not have that keen sense of hearing as sheep or other animals, but just as these creatures know the voice of their master, do we know the voice of our Creator?
In the 1st reading, the discussion was on the acceptance of pagans to the faith.
As the discussion went on, the voice of God became clear that God grants the pagans the repentance that leads to life.
As we make decisions and directions in life, let us also do it with faith.
It is with faith that we will be able to listen to the voice of our Master and our Creator, so that we will find life and give glory to Him.