John 10:27 – Household Words:

ARE YOU WILLING TO BE INTERRUPTED BY GOD? Acts 27.

When their ship left Israel to sail to Rome, the captain and crew surely believed no one on board knew more about sailing than they did. This was a huge ship for the first century, carrying some 276 people (more than a Boeing 737). They would travel a thousand miles across the Mediterranean Sea inContinue reading “ARE YOU WILLING TO BE INTERRUPTED BY GOD? Acts 27.”

GOD IS YOUR FATHER. John 14:18.

I have friends who do not expect God to speak to them, Christians who believe God spoke in Bible times, but does not speak today. They argue that because the Bible is now a complete book, Christians can find everything they need in the Bible and do not need to hear from God. I disagree.Continue reading “GOD IS YOUR FATHER. John 14:18.”

BE HONEST WITH GOD. Acts 5:3-10; Hebrews 13:8.

The New Covenant was amazing: No more animal sacrifices. No more striving to follow 613 rules. No more struggling to hear God speak through prophets. In the age of grace, God pours out His Holy Spirit. In grace, His sheep hear His voice! John 10:27. In grace, Jesus says “I will not leave you asContinue reading “BE HONEST WITH GOD. Acts 5:3-10; Hebrews 13:8.”

“MY HOUR HAS NOT YET COME”–Courage Comes from Hearing God’s Voice. 1 Thessalonians 5:24.

Here’s a radical thought: The last day of the public ministry of Jesus ended with His murder. But the first day of the public ministry of Jesus BEGAN with His attempted murder. His ministry was bookended by attempts on His life. On the day He began His public ministry, He read from the scroll ofContinue reading ““MY HOUR HAS NOT YET COME”–Courage Comes from Hearing God’s Voice. 1 Thessalonians 5:24.”

DO YOU BELIEVE IN ‘EXTRA-BIBLICAL REVELATION’? John 10:4, 27.

Does God speak? Some say yes, but think hearing God’s voice is as simple as “following your heart.” Others say no, God did all His speaking in the Bible. After all, the Bible is some 1,500 pages—there is a lot there. You can study the Bible and follow its principles and live a life ofContinue reading “DO YOU BELIEVE IN ‘EXTRA-BIBLICAL REVELATION’? John 10:4, 27.”

Fire Insurance is Not Enough. John 10.

Children are so sweet and so innocent. They trust Jesus, they love Him, they want to please Him. They go to church and trust Sunday school teachers and preachers and they ask Jesus into their hearts. And they mean it. Soon they get baptized and they do whatever adults tell them. They really want toContinue reading “Fire Insurance is Not Enough. John 10.”

The Voice of God.

Does God speak to people today? If He does, how can you know His voice? I believe God speaks not only through His word, but also through our hearts, circumstances, and other people. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice and they follow me” John 10:27. Isaiah wrote, “Your ears will hear a word behindContinue reading “The Voice of God.”

Thus Sayeth.

Does God speak to people today? Absolutely. “My sheep hear My voice” John 10:27. But do we ALWAYS rightly interpret things? No. Do we sometimes suspect God is giving us a message, but are uncertain? Yes. Sometimes we need to keep praying, or sleep on it, or let some time pass. I have often prayed,Continue reading “Thus Sayeth.”