Bible Verse of The Day – 12-23-22

John 10:27 (NKJV) 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Wow, what a mouthful Jesus spoke here!

This verse is so short that it might appear to the eyes of many readers as being fairly insignificant. But that’s not the case at all.

It was winter in Jerusalem, and the Jews were celebrating the Feast of Dedication, which is known in modern times as Hannukah. We won’t delve into the meaning behind this celebration except to say that it commemorated a very important event in Jewish history.

While in Jerusalem, Jesus walked in the temple.

As He did so, some Jews surrounded Him and asked, ”How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, just tell us”.

Jesus looked at them and said, “I have told you, but you do not believe”.

He then went on to explain that they do not believe because they are not of His sheep. And it was then that He used the words in the verse above, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me”.

These words were not chosen randomly or without purpose. They were used to drive home a point; “if you were my sheep, you would already know who I am. And you wouldn’t need to ask me this question”.

It’s the same today. As His sheep, we recognize who He is.

And just as importantly, we will hear His voice and follow Him.

Hearing His voice doesn’t simply mean hearing the sound of His voice, but heeding that voice and doing (obeying) what it says.

This is what separates the sheep from those who might call themselves sheep but are really imposters.

Imposters may hear the sound of His voice, but will not obey.

True sheep (followers) will obey and follow Him willingly, even if what He says might be hard.

It’s important that we not only hear Jesus, but that we obey Him. This will show us where our heart is, and where our relationship with Him stands.

Let us be sheep that hear Him and follow Him!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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