And His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.
John 10:4
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In the classic film, Field of Dreams, the main character, Ray Kinsella, hears a small voice say "If you build it, he will come." He interprets this to mean he needs to build a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. He could ignore the voice and go on with his less-than-fulfilling life; but instead, he chooses to listen and follow each prompting to see where it leads. For a while, it seems he will never find the meaning of the repetitious phrase; but at the end of the movie, the reason for the baseball field is revealed: to restore Ray's broken relationship with his deceased father. Because he listened to the quiet voice that only he could hear, he found peace and fulfillment for his life.
1 Kings 19:11-12
This may sound like a familiar plot: Noah heard the same kind of voice when he was instructed to build the ark; and each step of the way, he trusted that God had a purpose for it.
When God speaks to you in a still small voice, listen carefully. He is unfolding a plan for your life; and if you trust Him each step of the way, you will ultimately find peace and fulfillment as you follow Him.
Keep the posture of an upright man . . . cheerfully and patiently awaiting the directing voice; and it will not be long ere God shall say to you . . . "Go forward."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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