have you ever wondered if you're truly hearing from Jesus or if you're missing something he's been trying to tell you all along today I want to talk about something deeply personal and Powerful the message Jesus wants you to hear one that often goes unnoticed in the rush and noise of our daily lives this is not just a general teaching but a message for you right now in this very moment imagine if Jesus was sitting right beside you speaking directly to your heart what do you think he would say would he commend your journey or challenge
you to realign with him for many of us it's easy to go through life without pausing to truly listen and in that silence Jesus calls out to us inviting us into a deeper more profound relationship with him the Bible is filled with stories where Jesus reached out to people in their most vulnerable moments think of zakus a man disliked by many as a tax collector but who felt an undeniable pull to see Jesus as he passed through Jericho in Luke we read how zakus climbed a sycamore tree just to get a glimpse of Jesus and
what happened next was life-changing Jesus called him by name invited himself to his home and that single encounter transformed zaki's life zakus was not a perfect man and yet Jesus saw his heart his willingness to seek and rewarded him with Grace today Jesus calls each of us by name inviting us into that same transformative Grace we might not be climbing trees but our longing for purpose connection and forgiveness often reflects that same desire zakus felt another powerful example is Mary Magdalene after Jesus resurrection Mary was in despair grieving at his empty tomb but then Jesus
appeared to her and simply called her name Mary instantly she recognized him in this encounter we see that Jesus knows us personally he knows our pain and he calls us to recognize him even when we least expect it but what does this look like in our lives today how can we respond when Jesus calls us firstly we must create space for him Jesus encourages us to go into your room close the door and pray to your father who is unseen this simple Act of finding a quiet space can change everything in a world that's constantly
busy creating Quiet Moments helps us open our hearts and tune in to his voice think of these moments as a meeting place with Jesus where we can be fully present away from distractions consider how the busyness of Modern Life can drown out this still Small Voice Jesus may be reaching out to us through various signs like a sudden feeling of Peace a scripture verse that keeps coming to mind or through the encouragement of someone around us but if we're not paying attention we miss these moments when you start looking for these signs you may be
amazed at how often he's been there reaching out out in ways you didn't notice before how do we recognize Jesus voice in our lives Jesus told us my sheep listen to my voice I know them and they follow me this means that when we truly belong to Jesus we become familiar with his voice his guidance and his presence one of the best ways to grow in recognizing his voice is through daily reading of the word the Bible isn't just a book it's a living guide where Jesus speaks directly to us each time you open it
ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus message to you for that day begin with prayer and as you read listen for specific verses or ideas that resonate over time you'll start recognizing Jesus's voice with Clarity and confidence another way to connect with Jesus is through worship worship is more than singing It's surrendering our hearts and acknowledging his presence when we worship we open our spirits to him making it easier to hear and respond to what he's saying next time you're in worship take a moment to listen in silence allow his presence to speak to you
not just in words but in the peace and Assurance he provides finally obedience is key it's easy to hear Jesus but responding to his call requires trust and surrender Jesus said if you love me keep my commands every time we obey even when it's hard we're showing our love for him whether he's prompting you to forgive to serve or to let go of something know that every step of obedience brings you closer to him to understand why Jesus wants to connect with us we need to remember his heart for us throughout his life Jesus showed
compassion to the hurting the outcast and the broken he healed the sick fed the hungry and offered forgiveness to those who felt unworthy when he saw the crowds he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless like sheep without a Shepherd this compassion isn't just for the people we read about in the Bible Jesus has that same love for you he sees your struggles your doubts and he's inviting you to find rest in him no matter where you are or what you've done jesus' love remains constant calling you back to him think about
your daily life the routine the challenges the people you encounter Jesus is not just present in church or during prayer he's in your workplace your home and every interaction you have look for him in these moments maybe it's a kind gesture from a stranger a beautiful sunset that reminds you of his creation or an unexpected answer to prayer these everyday moments are often where we encounter Jesus most profoundly Jesus message to each of us is simple yet profound come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest in a
world that often feels overwhelming Jesus offers peace that goes beyond Beyond understanding he's calling us to lay down our burdens to trust in his plans and to walk in his love so are you ready to answer his call this isn't about perfection but about willingness Jesus isn't asking you to have it all together he's asking for an open heart and a desire to know him more deeply take a moment today to reflect is there a part of your life where Jesus has been calling you to surrender to trust or to act how can you make
space to hear him more clearly if you feel moved I invite you to pray with me now Jesus thank you for loving me for calling me and for always being near help me to hear your voice to trust your guidance and to follow you wholeheartedly open my eyes to recognize you in every moment and give me the courage to respond in faith amen let this be the beginning of a journey where you truly listen and respond to Jesus's call in your life remember you're not alone Jesus walks with you every step of the way stay
close keep listening and let him guide you into a life full of purpose peace and love thank you for listening and may this message draw you nearer to Jesus each day
