Saturday, July 15, 2016

Posted on Jul 15, 2017 in Devotions |

 
 
 
 
Saturday, July 15, 2017
“Discerning His Voice”
 
 
my sheep
 
by Dona Hake
 
 
 
 
 
There are times we can all identify where we are reading the Word or hearing the Word of God, and our spirit has been pricked by it’s power.    We just know it was God specifically dealing with our heart yet there may be times that we walk away and do not take heed.    There may also be those times in which we hear the Word from our Pastor and proclaim how rich it was,  yet we do not take heed to it, and apply it to our life. This is selective hearing and therefore we are not being a  doer of the Word.   We need to be very careful and cautious over our hearts that we are not guilty of this.  God desires that we look to listen to Him when He speaks to us.    He desires that we know His voice and give respect to it.    I found several translations of John 10:27 enlightening so I will share them with you for your meditation.
 
 
 

 

 

“The sheep that are My own hear and are listening

to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.” (AMP)
 
My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are.
They follow me…” (GW)
 
” My sheep recognize my voice, and I know them,
and they follow me.” (TLB)
 

“My sheep respond as they hear My voice; I know them intimately,

and they follow Me.” (The Voice)

 
 

The word know  defined is to be able to distinguish, as one from another. The Lord desires that we KNOW Him and KNOW His voice!   He desires that we are seeking to discern the voices of this world, the voice of our mind, our enemy’s voice, but most importantly He desires that we discern His voice.  When we hear the Word of our Lord, and we know beyond a shadow of a doubt it is Him, let us expect Him to lead us by that precious Word!

 

 Today I ask you… are you listening to hear if He is calling your name?   Have you felt a gentle tug on your heart, and you are  wondering  if it is His voice?   Let us learn to listen and recognize His precious voice and leading in our lives.  Today I desire to encourage your heart to be listening closely for Him. Many times His voice is loud and clear and many times it is a mere whisper. Be quick to recognize it and respond. God truly desires this intimacy with us as we heed to His Words and walk willingly along side of Him as He gently leads us.