God’s Voice vs. the Crowd’s Voice

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

Leadership attracts voices. Some will praise you, some will criticize you, and many will try to shape you into what they need. If you let the crowd define you, you will always be restless and insecure.

Jesus teaches that the mark of his sheep is listening to his voice. His voice brings clarity, peace, and identity that the noise of the crowd cannot touch. For leaders, the difference between burnout and resilience often comes down to which voice we trust most.

When you tune your ear to God’s voice, you stop chasing approval and start following the Shepherd. God’s voice always calls you back to belovedness and purpose.

Application

• What voices have been the loudest in my life lately?

• How can I quiet the noise to hear God’s voice more clearly?

• What step of obedience is God’s voice calling me to take today?

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Prayer: Lord, teach me to recognize your voice above every other. Help me to filter out the noise of criticism and praise that distracts me. Let my leadership flow from following you with trust and confidence. Amen.