Do You Know His Voice?

John 10:1-5


I am sitting in a hotel room nine stories high reading my Bible as my little buddy naps. However, in the din of noises outside I heard the voice of my husband and daughter playing what sounded like a very fun game. I went to the balcony and laughed alongside my daughter and husband as I could finally understand their excitement. Their game did look like fun!

As I was watching them play, I was amazed that out of all the people in that pool, and all of those voices, I heard their voices plainly. The Holy Spirit brought John 10:1-5 to mind, especially verse 4-5, "When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”

I know my husband Joe. I have lived with and loved this man for almost nine years. I have studied him and it is my delight to spend time with him, listening to what he tells me. I also love my girl. I have spent almost six years listening out for this voice call out for me. I recognize their voices because they are important to me, I spend time with them, and I have trained my ears to listen.

The question I must ask myself is do I know my Lord Jesus's voice?  Do I spend time with him?  Do I delight in listening to Him?  Have I trained my ears to hear His voice?  Do I know enough of His Word to recognize His perspective and teaching?

In this fast paced world that we live in, there are so many noises clamoring for our attention. There are so many voices trying to convince us that they speak truth. So many of today's teachings sound so right, but contain just enough falsehood that we might easily be deceived if we are not carefully examining everything through the lens of Scripture. More than ever, it is so important that we KNOW our Father's voice!

I cannot help but smile as their laughter and sweet words rise above the clamor of other voices to reach me nine stories high. May my ears be as attuned to the precious voice of my Heavenly Father who desires to speak with me everyday as well.