April 9 - Voices You Can Trust

APRIL 9 - Voices You Can Trust3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:5–7; Mark 9//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.” — Proverbs 14:5, 7 (ESV)“And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, ‘This is my beloved Son; listen to him.’” — Mark 9:7 (ESV)________________________________________Have you ever gotten bad advice from a friend, followed it, and then regretted it? It’s hard to know who to listen to sometimes. Proverbs 14 warns us about voices that bring lies and foolishness, while Mark 9 shows us the voice we can always trust—God Himself. On the mountain, God tells the disciples to listen to Jesus above everyone else. That’s huge! In a world full of opinions, drama, and noise, Jesus’ voice cuts through the chaos with truth, love, and wisdom.The people you listen to shape how you think, what you believe, and the choices you make. God calls us to leave behind foolish voices and pay attention to His Word. Because when He speaks, it’s always for our good.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Who Has Your Ear? Are there voices in your life that lead you closer to God? Are there any you need to “leave behind” because they point you away from Him?2. God’s Voice First: When you have tough decisions, how can you make sure God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and wise mentors is louder than the noise around you?3. Listen and Act: In Mark 9:7, God says, “Listen to him.” What’s one way you can show you’re listening to Jesus this week?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEThe voices you choose to listen to will shape your life—so make Jesus’ voice the loudest one.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for speaking truth through Your Word and through Jesus. Help me to recognize voices that lead me away from You and to tune my heart to listen to Your voice first. Teach me to follow Jesus even when the world feels loud and confusing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.