SATURDAY OCTOBER 26
“His
sheep follow him because they know his voice.” Jn 10:4 NIV
KNOWING
GOD’S VOICE
Here are seven occasions when knowing God’s voice is
all-important: (1) Hearing from God
before you entertain the ideas of others. Why? Because their ideas are not
His commands. Don’t make commitments and end up bound by promises you can’t
keep. You must love others, but be led only by God’s Spirit. (2) hearing from God before you listen to the
complaints of others. Why? Because you are not responsible for their
happiness. Your need to “fix” others in order to feel good about yourself is
called “co-dependency.” Give them to God! (3) Hearing from God before you consider the needs of others. Why? Because
their needs are driving them; only the plan of God should be leading you. (4) Hearing from God before you respond to the
requests of others. Why? Because you must discern what’s behind their
requests. Check the soil before you sow your seed. (5) Hearing from God before you share your dream with others. Why?
Because it’s not enough to have a dream, you must have a team. You need people
to help you, cheer you on and lift you to a higher level. The right people
motivate you to grow stronger, think better, work harder and risk more. They
compel you to continue! (6) Hearing from
God before you seek approval of others. Why? Because people with an agenda
will flatter and manipulate you. Hearing God’s voice will keep you from falling
into their trap. (7) Hearing from God
before you make significant changes. Why? Because it’s not your job to
decide what God wants you to do, but to discover it and do it.
Taken
from the Word for you Today Devotional.
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