“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
John 10:27 NKJV
Question
What voices are influencing your decisions today, and are they leading you closer to Jesus or further away?
Context
In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd. In the ancient world, shepherds had close relationships with their sheep. Sheep learned to recognize the shepherd’s voice and would follow him while ignoring strangers. Jesus uses this imagery to teach an important spiritual truth: those who belong to Him learn to recognize and respond to His voice.
Application
We live in a world filled with competing voices such as culture, opinions, fears, and distractions. Yet the believer’s calling is simple: listen for the voice of Jesus and follow Him. We hear His voice through Scripture, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, and through time spent in prayer. The more time we spend with the Shepherd, the more clearly we recognize His voice.
Truth For The Day
You were not created to wander; you were created to follow the Shepherd.
Pray
Lord, help me recognize Your voice above all the others competing for my attention today. Give me a heart that listens and a life that follows wherever You lead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
