How long has it been since you have heard the voice of God? And how do you distinguish the voice of God from all of the other voices demanding our attention and allegiance during a given day?
Charles Stanley reminds us that “God's voice is still and quiet and easily buried under an avalanche of clamor.” Could it be that the busier our schedule and the more hurried our pace, the more intentional we have to be about listening for the voice of God?
This Sunday, as we continue our series Passion with a Purpose, we will focus on John 10:22-30 as we talk about “Sorting Out the Voices.
Whether you work in a large office, attend a sizable school, or just live in a media saturated culture, you hear hundreds of voices each day. Of all the voices in your head and heart, which voices do you listen to, and how do you know which voices represent the voice of God? Jesus confirmed, “My sheep know my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (v.27)
God’s voice is not the only voice inviting and persuading you to follow. Jesus said, “The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy; I am come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (v.10) Our friend, Reggie McNeal, reminds us that, “The enemy of your soul whispers fear and anxiety to you all the time and if you listen to that roar you cannot hear the Spirit speak.”
Don’t let the avalanche of busyness or the roar of the crowd cause you to miss the voice of God speaking passion and purpose into your life.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we gather for worship and Bible study.
