The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. Psalm 94:11 Asking honest questions doesn’t push God away—it pulls Him closer. Some of us were told that having strong faith means never having doubts or fears. But when life…
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. Psalm 139:1 Imagine being stripped of every mask you wear, every secret you keep, and every wall you’ve built—and still completely loved. This isn’t just a comforting thought; it’s the deepest hunger of…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 The word Jesus uses here—ginōskō—means much more than basic knowledge. This isn’t just knowing facts about someone. It describes a deep, personal knowledge that comes…
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…” 1 John 4:1 Not everything that sounds spiritual is from God. In our eagerness to hear from heaven, we sometimes mistake other…
The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ 1 Samuel 3:10 God built you with spiritual ears. Unlike any other creature on earth, you were…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 In the movie, “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006), Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, comforts his son, Christopher, after a challenging day. While Chris’ words…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 New parents develop an almost supernatural ability to hear. When our son, Rafa, was a newborn crying at 3 AM from hunger, I instinctively woke…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 There’s a big problem with how we think about sheep. When most people hear “sheep,” they picture mindless animals blindly following the crowd. But Jesus…
And he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13d Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could peek around the corners of your life? You face many uncertainties – which college to choose, whether to take that job,…
For he will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears… John 16:13c As I write this devotional in 2025, I am celebrating my 25th anniversary with my wife, Aida. Being married for such a long time…