Those Who Hear His Voice

Scripture: Jesus: 19 “The truth is that the Son does nothing on His own; all these actions are led by the Father . The Son watches the Father closely and then mimics the work of the Father. 20 The Father loves the Son, so He does not hide His actions. Instead, He shows Him everything, and the things not yet revealed by the Father will dumbfound you. 21 The Father can give life to those who are dead; in the same way, the Son can give the gift of life to those He chooses. 22 The Father does not exert His power to judge anyone. Instead, He has given the authority as Judge to the Son. 23 So all of creation will honor and worship the Son as they do the Father. If you do not honor the Son, then you dishonor the Father who sent Him. 24 I tell you the truth: eternal life belongs to those who hear My voice and believe in the One who sent Me. These people have no reason to fear judgment because they have already left death and entered life.” (John 5:19-24 The Voice) The unbelieving Jewish leaders could not hear the Voice of God because they were so caught up, first of all, in themselves, and then in rules and regulations. This kept them from believing the truth that Jesus was sharing with them. How very sad! But can the same be true today? Can we get caught up in ourselves, or even in rules and regulations that keep us from hearing the truths that God wants to share with us? Father, I want to continue to open to hearing Your voice. I do want the truth that You want to share with me. I love You, and I love Your ways. AMEN Praise the Lord, I tell myself for He is great! May You, Father, be pleased with all my thoughts about You and all You do. Psalm 104
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