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Posted by Dion Todd March 5th, 2025 1,415 Views 29 Comments
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27 WEB.
Jesus said His sheep would hear His voice, and they would follow Him, "and a stranger, they would not follow" (John 10:5). God speaks to His people individually and collectively. Some are so concerned about being deceived that they ignore everything spiritual, thinking they are playing it safe. Yet, today we need to hear our Shepherd's voice more than ever.
It's hearing the voice of the Shepherd that keeps the sheep on the right path and safe from predators. Jesus said we would hear His voice, and that's what will help protect you from being deceived. It's hearing His voice, that quickening in your spirit that something isn't right.
Jesus mentioned three things: 1) My sheep hear My voice. 2) I know them. 3) They follow Me. To those He will give eternal life, they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of His hand. This is all a part of the Christian life, hearing the Lord speak, having a relationship with Him, and obeying Him as best you can daily.
When we begin our walk with the Lord, we often listen for a voice from heaven—an audible voice for God to speak to us as if He were human. Yet while waiting on that, we can ignore the other hundred ways the Holy Spirit is talking to us.
You may be praying about something and see an image that has meaning. A scripture you have read a dozen times may suddenly reveal something new. You hear the words to a familiar song or suddenly remember what a mentor once told you.
You might get an email on the subject. See a dove outside your window or the shape of a cross in the clouds. You may have a dream or a vision and may even hear an audible voice. His word may come to you through the voice of a friend. I have experienced all of these and more in my life at some point.
There is no set pattern, and the Lord speaks to each of us differently, but be assured that He still speaks today. It's always personal. The Lord often talks to me using computer terms that only a computer technician would understand. Use common sense. If you read, "Judas went and hanged himself, " then hear, "Go and do likewise." DON'T. You're smarter than that, right? RIGHT?
When you pray, take a moment to listen. Flip open a Bible and read the page it falls on. You may be surprised at what you find. Refine your relationship with the Lord, and remember that His sheep hear His voice. Practice hearing the Lord's voice now. It's never too late to start and never too early to begin. You will be thankful that you did in the days that are coming on the earth.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me to hear Your voice, and guide me today. I invite You to actively participate in my life. I look forward to hearing from You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, we will be celebrating today at our Wednesday morning prayer service at the usual time of 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. Hope to see y'all there! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.
Eco Version .553: I added two new theme choices: Gold Dust, and Silver Mist. These work pretty well with dark or light backgrounds. You can change your theme settings by clicking the "gear" icon on the top menu. If you have a favorite color you would like to see, feel free to request it. We may be able to add holiday themes later! 😀
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 month ago
Talk to me God Amen
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 month ago
Amen!
Please Lord, help me to hear Your Still Small Voice above all the grumblings of evil that is bringing so much misery to so many people. Help me to help someone else... Speak to me and through me. In Jesus Name I Pray... Amen 🙏🏼
Post from Mark Williams
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me to hear Your voice, and guide me today. I invite You to actively participate in my life. I look forward to hearing from You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me to hear Your voice, and guide me today. I invite You to actively participate in my life. I look forward to hearing from You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Good morning, fam, we love y'all! 💛🙏🌻
Comment from Dan Remley
1 month ago
Good afternoon Sylvia and pastor Dion. I love you and everyone in our wonderful RHM family ❤️
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 month ago
Dear Father in Heaven, please cleanse my ears so I can hear you speak to me as at times, I feel as though you are speaking to me and I feel as though my ears are clogged. I am asking you to help me as I lean in to you when times are good, bad and sometimes indifferent. You are my rock and strength that guides me everyday and without you Father God, I am lost. I ask that you forgive me if I ignore whatever you are saying to me as that is NOT my intention and I thank you for your understanding, kindness, patience but most of all the LOVE ❤️you give and express to me in ways that are just beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to see another beautiful day, in Jesus precious name I pray, Amen 🙏🙏, Amen 🙏🙏, Alleluia ❤️❤️, Amen🙏❤️🙏!!
Heavenly Father Please Continue To Speak To Me In Ways That I Understand That It’s You I’m Hearing And Not Imagining It Something Else I Know I Will Always Need To Hear From You Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Comment from Susan Petho
1 month ago
Good morning, Yvette, and all RHM family.
I have read our last two devotionals, but was unable to go to comment section like this.
Lord, thank you for being there for me each day. My life gets better the closer that I get to you. Speak clearly to me and guide me. Help me to make good decisions throughout my life. Amen ❤️
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
AMEN and AMEN, thank you Lord for being able to attend today's Prayer service again!!! "Dear Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand. Please open my ears and help me to clearly hear YOUR voice, and guide me today, and all of my loved ones! I invite You to actively participate in my life, YOUR will be one!! I look forward to hearing from You as I'm patiently waiting! In the name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, Amen and Amen!!! "The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not fear . . ." 🙏
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 month ago
Amen, Thank you Father for speaking to us in a way we can understand
Post from Bella Colliander
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, forgive me for missing Your message, at times. I am trying and only want to follow You. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!!🙏🕊️
Amen 🙏
Amen! 🙏
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 month ago
I pray all the time to hear his voice or a sign from him. Lord, give me peace and calm my mind so I can hear your words in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Jesus
Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 month ago
God thank You for speaking with me today. Amen ♥️
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Post from Theresa Bright
1 month ago
Thank you 🙏🏻
Amen
Amen Lord
Post from Candy Laventure
1 month ago
Amen!
Post from Richard Mondello
1 month ago
Spot on pastor Dion. Good morning and God bless.
Heavenly Father, Thank you for letting me speak to you and letting me know when you are speaking to me. In your Precious name, Jesus, Amen!
Yes Amen!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 month ago
Amen❣️
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 month ago
Yes, amen Lord, I ask this in Jesus's name, amen.
Comment from Debi Burton
22 hours ago
Awesome 👏 Thank you!
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
That's so cool Pastor!! Thank you!😊
Comment from Stephanie Cusato
1 day ago
Thank you!! 😊
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 day ago
Thank you so much, Pastor!!! I really love the Emerald green, as the spring season is my favorite season!!
Comment from Shara Abel
1 day ago
Thanks!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
2 days ago
Doing the silver mist with the dark theme - I like it 😀!