Aug. 18, 2025

Day 231: Stay Close to the Shepherd | John 10:27

Day 231: Stay Close to the Shepherd | John 10:27

Send us a text "The safest place for a sheep is close to its shepherd." This profound truth from today's devotional unpacks Jesus' words in John 10:27, where He describes the intimate relationship between Himself and His followers. In a world full of competing voices—fear, temptation, doubt, cultural pressures, and our own desires—how do we recognize which voice is truly God's? This devotional explores the critical importance of proximity in our spiritual lives. Just as sheep stay safe by re...

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Season 2

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"The safest place for a sheep is close to its shepherd." This profound truth from today's devotional unpacks Jesus' words in John 10:27, where He describes the intimate relationship between Himself and His followers.

In a world full of competing voices—fear, temptation, doubt, cultural pressures, and our own desires—how do we recognize which voice is truly God's? This devotional explores the critical importance of proximity in our spiritual lives. Just as sheep stay safe by remaining near their shepherd, our ability to discern God's guidance grows stronger the closer we stay to Him.

Staying close to Jesus isn't complicated, but it requires intentionality. Through regular immersion in Scripture, dedicated prayer time, and heartfelt worship, we train our spiritual ears to recognize His voice. By inviting Him into every decision, both significant and seemingly minor, we practice the art of following His lead. Even when we wander, His correction gently guides us back to safety.

Today's practical application invites you to spend 10 minutes reading John 10, identifying three characteristics of Jesus as your shepherd, and expressing gratitude for each one. This simple exercise strengthens your connection with the Good Shepherd and enhances your ability to hear Him clearly.

Join us tomorrow for another devotional to refresh your spirit and equip you for life's journey. Visit wisdomfortheday.org for past episodes or buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets for free merch and to become a community member. Let's continue growing together in our ability to hear and follow the Shepherd's voice.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction

00:51 - Day 231: Stay Close to Shepherd

01:42 - How to Stay Close to Jesus

01:45 - Closing and Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 231.

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Stay close to the shepherd.

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From John, chapter 10, verse 27 from the New Living Translation my sheep listen to my voice, I know them and they follow me.

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The safest place for a sheep is close to its shepherd.

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Jesus says his sheep listen to his voice and follow him.

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That means learning how to recognize his voice is so critical.

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There are many voices competing for your attention Fear, temptation, doubt, culture, even your own desires.

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Doubt culture, even your own desires.

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The closer you stay to Jesus, the easier it becomes to discern his leading from all the noise.

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Now, how do you stay close?

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By spending time in his word, in prayer and in worship, by inviting him into every decision, big or small, by letting him correct you when you wander.

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Today, take 10 minutes to read John 10.

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Write down three characteristics of Jesus as your shepherd and thank him for each one.

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Now pray with me, lord Jesus, help me hear your voice clearly.

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Draw me close so I don't get distracted by the noise of the world.

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Teach me to follow you with confidence.

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I pray Amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.