When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. (John 10:4 NIV)
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27 NKJV)
Following is the byproduct of hearing. Hearing gives you faith to follow.
…“You have ears—can’t you hear?” (Mark 8:18, NLT)
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Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the Lord had not spoken directly to him yet. (1 Samuel 3:7 NCV)
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In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7 NLT)
Communication gets cut off when we allow strife in our life.
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A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV)
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And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!” (Exodus 20:19 NLT)
If God calls you to it, He will grace you for it.
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…Be still, and know that I am God!… (Psalm 46:10 NLT)
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If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; (Psalm 66:18 NIV)