God's Glory Church

“The Lord, your God, will raise up for you a prophet from among you, from among your brothers, one like me – you will listen to him.” — Deuteronomy 18:15
“I must declare an emergency. My pilot has died.” Doug White nervously spoke these words to the controller watching his flight. A few minutes after takeoff, the pilot of the private plane in which Doug’s family was flying died suddenly. Doug sat in the cockpit with only three months of experience flying less sophisticated aircraft. He then listened carefully to the instructions of the local airport controller, who explained to him how to land the plane. Doug later said, “You saved my family from certain death.”

We have the One who alone can help us overcome life’s difficulties. Moses, addressing the Israelites, said: “The Lord, your God, will raise up for you a prophet from among you, from among your brothers, one like me – you will listen to him” (Deuteronomy 18:15). This promise indicated a succession of prophets that God would give to His people, but it also spoke of the Messiah. Later, Peter and Stephen claimed that this last prophet was Jesus (Acts 3:19-22; 7:37, 51-56). He came to give us God’s loving and wise instructions (Deut. 18:18).

During the life of Christ, God the Father said: “This is My Son… Obey Him!” (Mr. 9:7). To live wisely and not crash and burn in this life, let’s listen to Jesus as He speaks through the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. This is of great importance.

Why is it sometimes difficult to hear the voice of Christ in this world? How can you better follow His wise and loving instructions?
Dear Jesus, please help me to hear and obey Your voice.
Author: Tom Felten