Opening Verse
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
—John 10:27 (KJV)
Introduction
God is always speaking, but are we listening? Just as a radio needs to be tuned to the right frequency to receive a clear signal, our hearts must be in the right condition to hear God’s voice. Many things can interfere with our connection to Him—sin, distractions, doubt, and the noise of the world. Are you receiving His signal, or is something blocking it?
Devotional Story
A man once owned a high-tech radio that could pick up signals from all over the world. He enjoyed listening to distant stations, but one day, his radio started picking up nothing but static. No matter how much he adjusted the settings, the interference remained. Frustrated, he checked the manual and realized the problem—his house was surrounded by thick walls of metal and concrete that blocked the signal.
Determined to fix it, he moved the radio near an open window, away from anything that could cause interference. Immediately, the radio began to pick up the clearest sound he had ever heard.
This is exactly how our spiritual lives work. If we are surrounded by sin, distractions, or doubt, we won’t be able to hear God. But when we remove the barriers and position our hearts correctly, His voice comes through with clarity.
What This Means
Many things can block God’s signal in our lives:
- Sin: Willful disobedience creates static in our hearts. Isaiah 59:2 says, “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”
- Distractions: The noise of social media, entertainment, and worldly pursuits can drown out God’s voice.
- Doubt and Fear: Lack of faith acts like a wall that keeps us from trusting in God’s direction.
- Busyness: A life too full leaves no room for God’s whisper.
Think About This
- Are you making time to be still and listen to God?
- What distractions or sins might be blocking your ability to hear Him clearly?
- Have you positioned yourself in a way that allows you to receive His voice?
Prayer
Dear Lord, I want to hear Your voice clearly. Remove anything in my life that is blocking Your signal. Break down the walls of sin, doubt, and distractions that keep me from Your presence. Help me tune my heart to Your Word and recognize when You are speaking. Let nothing stand in the way of my relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
—Psalm 46:10 (KJV)