My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
In John 10:27, Jesus refers to His followers as His sheep and emphasizes the importance of hearing His voice and following Him. As believers, it is essential for us to develop a close relationship with Jesus, learning to recognize His voice and be guided by His teachings.
Recognizing Jesus’ voice requires time spent in prayer, reading and meditating on Scripture, and being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As we grow in our relationship with Jesus, we will become more attuned to His voice, allowing Him to lead and direct our lives.
Following Jesus is more than just listening to His voice; it also involves obedience and submission to His will. This means that we should be willing to set aside our own desires and plans to follow His guidance, even when it may be challenging or uncomfortable.
Time to reflect
To apply the message of John 10:27 to our lives, consider the following points:
- Develop a close relationship with Jesus by spending time in prayer, reading and meditating on Scripture.
- Learn to recognize Jesus’ voice, being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- Follow Jesus by being obedient and submitting to His will, even when it is challenging or uncomfortable.
- Encourage fellow believers to grow in their relationship with Jesus and learn to recognize His voice.
- Trust in Jesus’ guidance, knowing that He has our best interests at heart and desires to lead us on the path of righteousness.
Prayer Of The Day
Lord Jesus, thank You for being our Good Shepherd and for calling us to be Your sheep. Help us to develop a close relationship with You, learning to recognize Your voice and follow Your guidance. Teach us to be obedient and submissive to Your will, even when it may be challenging or uncomfortable.
Strengthen and encourage our fellow believers as they grow in their relationship with You and learn to recognize Your voice. Help us to trust in Your guidance, knowing that You have our best interests at heart and desire to lead us on the path of righteousness. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
To apply the message of John 10:27 to your life, take these action steps:
- Set aside time each day for prayer, reading, and meditating on Scripture.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize Jesus’ voice and be open to His guidance.
- Reflect on areas of your life where you may need to submit to Jesus’ will and take steps to follow His guidance.
- Encourage and support fellow believers in their journey to grow closer to Jesus and recognize His voice.
- Trust in Jesus’ guidance and leadership in your life, knowing that He desires the best for you.
Today Wisdom
Hearing and following Jesus is essential for our spiritual growth and our walk with Him. As we develop a close relationship with Jesus, learn to recognize His voice, and submit to His will, we will experience the abundant life He has promised and be a shining light to those around us.
