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Going deeper...to go further

This month we’re using the daily Bible reading plan to do a Spiritual MOT as we prepare for the journey ahead. Often times it is easy for us to focus on the "paint job" of outward appearances, but God looks directly at the engine room of the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). 2 Corinthians 13:5 calls us to examine ourselves to ensure our faith is genuine and active.

The reading plan starts with a couple days of preparation, followed by four weeks of honest reflection before the Lord. Each day, as we read the Scripture, we need to as ask the Holy Spirit: "Is this an area where I need you to help me work on?" If so, what does that change look like in your life? This isn't meant to bring condemnation; it's a beautiful opportunity for calibration and getting right with God.

Our prayer response: "Lord, examine me. Search my heart. Reveal anything that hinders my walk with You. Repair what is broken, realign what has drifted, remove what does not belong, and fill me afresh with Your Spirit. Make me a trustworthy vessel, ready for Kingdom purpose and faithful until the day I stand before You. Amen."

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Spiritual MOT: Oil, brakes & steering

Am I recognising and responding to the voice of Jesus?

John 10:1-18

The Gate for the sheep1"I tell you the truth," Jesus continued, "anyone who climbs into the sheep pen instead of entering by the gate is a thief and a robber.2But the man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.3The one guarding the sheep opens the gate for him and the sheep know his voice.4He calls each of his own sheep by name and leads them out of the pen. Because they recognise his voice, all who are his sheep follow him when he goes ahead of them.5They would never follow a stranger because they do not know his voice; instead, they will run from him."6When Jesus used this illustration the people did not understand what He meant. So He explained:7"I tell you the truth, I, I AM the Gate for the sheep.8All those who came before Me were thieves and robbers; so the sheep did not listen to them.9I, I AM the Gate. Whoever enters through Me will be saved from a life of sin and become one of My sheep. He will be able to go in and come out and will always find sufficient pasture.10"The purpose of the thief, the devil, is to steal, kill and destroy. But I have come to give the fullness of God's life to those who believe in Me.The Good Shepherd11"I, I AM the Good Shepherd, the One who gives His life for those who are His sheep.12The one who is only hired to do a job is not like the shepherd who owns the sheep. When the wolf comes to attack the sheep, the hired hand flees and abandons the sheep.13He runs because he is only a hired hand and does not really care for the sheep.14-15"I, I AM the Good Shepherd; I know each of My sheep and they know Me, in the same way that the Father knows Me and I know the Father. What is more, I am ready to die for My sheep.16"I have other sheep that are not of this particular sheep pen. I must gather them in as well, for they also will respond to My voice. However, there shall only be one flock, belonging to one Shepherd.17"My Father loves Me because I am ready to die for the sheep, only then to be restored to life.18No-one will be able to take My life from Me; I will give it of My own free will. I have the authority to surrender My life and the authority to be raised again. This is the command given Me by My Father, and I obey Him."

Hebrews 13:20-21

20May the God of peace equip you in every way necessary to enable you to do His will. He raised our Lord Jesus from the dead once He had established the new covenant and ratified it with His blood. He is our great Shepherd and we His sheep.21May He equip you through Jesus Christ with everything you need so that you can please Him in the way you live. Let Him be glorified for ever and ever. Amen! It shall be so!
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