The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me,
and I have listened.
I have not rebelled or turned away.
JOHN 10:16 (CEB)
I have other sheep that don’t belong to this sheep pen. I must lead them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock, with one shepherd.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Success in faith is a matter of listening to God's voice.
DAILY FODDER
Interestingly, we tend to emphasize the importance of talking to God, while the biblical message likes to emphasize listening to him. How does this affect the way we approach prayer.
PRAYER
Good Shepherd, thank you for your loving words. I confess that I'm so busy talking and giving my opinion that I barely hear you. Teach me to be a listener. I'm waiting to hear from you. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
