TO THE BIBLE - John 10:27
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me”

LET’S TALK
One question many Christians have asked is: “How do I know when the Holy Spirit is talking to me?” The first and most important thing is to receive the Holy Spirit into your heart. When you do, He doesn’t just visit. He lives in you and becomes your constant guide.

The Bible says, “He who is joined to the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17), so you and the Holy Spirit are connected. Soon, you’ll notice His voice talking to you from your spirit. Romans 8:16 says the Spirit “bears witness with our spirit,” so your own spirit confirms that it’s Him speaking. He is the best Teacher, so first you receive Him, and then He will guide you to recognize His voice.

Another important thing to do in knowing the voice of the Spirit is to get really familiar with the Bible, because His words always line up with Scripture. He won’t tell you to do something that goes against God’s Word. John 16:13 says, “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.” If you know the Word well, you’ll notice whenever the Holy Spirit talks to you, because His voice always agrees with Scripture. His voice and the Bible always match.

The Holy Spirit is the Master Communicator and knows the best way to grab your attention. The Bible gives the example of Moses and the burning bush. The bush was on fire, but it didn’t burn up. God just needed Moses to notice it. When Moses moved closer, God spoke—but only after He got Moses’ attention. After that, Moses didn’t need another burning bush to know God’s voice. The same is true for you: He can speak while you’re doing homework, texting a friend, or deciding what to do in a tough situation. He will teach you to hear Him clearly.

Go Deeper
Romans 8:14; Isaiah 30:21; Deuteronomy 4:36

Pray
Dear Father, thank you for sending your Spirit to live within me. Help me notice His voice in everyday life—at school, with friends, and in decisions I make. I pay attention to Him today and always as He speaks to me from the Word and counsels me from within. As I yield to Him more and more, I become familiar with His voice, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE-YEAR PLAN
Acts 10:24-48,
Ezra 7-8

TWO-YEAR PLAN
Luke 3:12-22,
Deuteronomy 21

Act
Today, listen to the message “Being Led by the Spirit” by Chris Oyakhilome on the Pastor Chris Digital Library App.