Do You Know His Voice?

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” John 10:27

    Quite often I can tell who has called my wife on the phone by the tone of her voice when she answers them. I can often tell by the way she says: “Hello.” After she takes a quick glance at the caller’s name on her smart phone.

    We need to become sensitive to our Master’s voice. The best way to do that is to read and know His words from the Bible. Jesus will never say or tell you to do anything contrary to His words in the Holy Bible.

    The Lord will encourage us, guide us, nudge us in the right direction, and even warn us when we are getting off course. He does this directly from His Holy Word as we read it, and by preaching and teaching, and sometimes by the advice from friends and family. The Lord has also equipped us with His Holy Spirit. He is the One who can give us insight and guidance from day to day.

    We need to know the Lord’s voice, and we need to become sensitive to the guidance of His Holy Spirit within us. Everyone needs such guidance. Those of us with chronic illnesses and afflictions especially need insight as we avoid the pitfalls that can make our illnesses worse. Likewise, we must be sensitive to anything that can help or improve our condition.

    Read God’s word, listen to preaching and teaching, be open to good advice from friends and family, and open your spiritual ears to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit.

    Prayer: Dear Lord, each and every day we need Your guidance and help. Hear our prayers, and give us wisdom and constant guidance. Amen.