John 10:27 - The Voice of God.
John 10:27 (KJV) My sheep hear my voice, and
I know them, and they follow me:
COMMENTARY PEARL
I visited my daughter's family for a few
weeks while they awaited the birth of their fourth
child. Their three other children and I arrived at
the hospital about an hour after Leona was born.
I snapped photos while the family took turns
holding the new baby girl, amazed at how alert and
content she seemed - considering what she had just
gone through. She'd left her cozy environment for
an open space filled with bright lights,
noises, and all sorts of strange sensations on her
skin. Yet, each time Leona was passed around, she
usually seemed calm, quietly moving her arms
around.
Finally, my anxious arms got to hold the
baby. Both then and over the next couple of days,
I noticed a difference when I talked to her:
She didn't recognize my voice. She didn't
necessarily cry, but she didn't appear to feel as calm
and settled. Although Leona couldn't focus her
eyes to see faces dearly at first, she knew when
a family member held her because she had been
hearing their voices for months. And that familiar
voice made her feel safe.
Jesus said that His followers hear and
recognize His voice. Since we live in a world full of
noise and distraction, it's not always easy to
hear our Shepherd's voice speaking to us. If
we're not thoroughly familiar with His voice, we
may confuse it with others that try to lead us
astray. It's crucial to stay attuned to Jesus's
voice by spending time in prayer, Bible reading,
and active listening for His guidance. Then,
even if we can't clearly see His presence in our
situation, we will remember that we are safe in His
arms. Dianne Neal Matthews
Faith Step: Take time today to listen to
Jesus's voice. Thank Him for holding you in His
loving arms. [Mornings With Jesus 2021 Devotional
by Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
John 10:27 - The Voice of God.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190917-1038.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657