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5. Listening to God and Running Your Own Race

In John 20:16, Mary only heard her name and instantly recognised the call of Jesus. Imagine the person closest to you. If they were to say your name, even in a crowded room, it's likely that you'd still hear them. Why? Because you know their voice.

The same goes for The Lord, really. The more time we spend listening to him, the more in tune we will be with the Holy Spirit at work in our lives.

We must get to know God, just like the women we've been speaking about did. They knew his voice when he called them and were ready to listen.

Would you recognise God's voice today if he clearly began to speak to you about the direction of your life?

If not, why not start listening for him today?

“Jesus said to him, ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’” (John 21:22)

Shortly before Jesus ascends, he has a conversation with some of his disciples. Understandably, they're a bit flustered and unsure of what to make of the whole resurrection. It would have undoubtedly been a shock.

However, something apparently even more pressing for them was who would betray Jesus. They start asking ‘What about him?’ etc.

Jesus doesn’t have much to say to them on this, aside from ‘you follow me.’

Sometimes it can be tempting to look at another's life and think ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ Perhaps they've said or done something questionable, and you've found yourself wondering how that reconciles with their faith. Perhaps their words and actions even distract you from growing in your own?

Maybe you're prone to comparison and jealousy?

During those moments, the most important thing to remember is that God knows what he’s doing with each of us, and we're all on a journey at varying points.

The key to remember here, though, is that we're all going in the same direction - towards Jesus!

When you start getting overwhelmed, keep your eyes off those around you and onto he who you get to live this risen life through day by day.

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