Do You Know His Voice?

Verse of the day: John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Is it not amazing how we, as human beings, have the ability to recognize the voices of certain people in our lives? Each person, for the most part, has a distinct sound to their voice, and way of speaking. Some may sound similar, but something always sets us apart. A child recognizes the voice of his/her parents, and vice versa. Husbands amd wives recognize each other's voices. Friends recognize friends. Regardless of how crowded a place may be, if someone calls out to us, that we know well, we turn and respond, already knowing who called us. Can any of us say that we are that familiar, and that intimate, with our Lord that we immediately recognize His voice, especially as His children? Getting to know, and recognize, God's voice is a life long endeavor. It is imperative that we learn to hear, and recognize, the voice of our Shepherd, as sheep recognize the voice of their shepherd, and will follow no other. You see, we have enemies that speak to us as well. The devils know the Scriptures, and will twist them just enough to deceive us. Satan loves to imitate God, and will do whatever it takes to derail us in our relationship with the Lord. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that we diligently read, and study, the Word of God. We must learn, and commit to memory, the truths found in God's Word; so that when those occasions arise when we are trying to determine whose voice we are hearing, we are able to discern who is speaking to us. With that said, we need to keep in proper perspective that our emotions should never override God's voice. Too often we mistake our emotional choices for God's voice (because we want to base our decision on how we feel, and then justify it by saying that God led us in that direction). Brothers and sisters, please be careful what you give God credit for. Our Shepherd desires to provide good pasture for us. He wants to protect us from our enemies, and ourselves. He desires the very best for us, even in those times when He allows conflict. This is why it is so important that we learn to recognize His voice, and commit to following no other voice, even our own. The enemy, the hireling, wants us to believe that he has our best interest at heart, but he only wants to destroy us. Jesus, our True Good Shepherd, has laid down His life for us, His sheep, and desires that we recognize Him, and His voice. Can you recognize it as well as you do your dearest loved one's voice? If not, today is a good day to start spending more time with Him so that you will not miss out on the next opportunity to hear, and respond to His voice; a voice like no other.