Hearing His Voice #308

[Jesus said,] “I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen.”

John 13:18

FROM THE HEART OF GOD

“The words I spoke to My followers on that night did not apply to the one who betrayed Me, nor to those who did not believe in Me. I have other words to those who are not yet followers. Those who love Me are given inside information in My Kingdom and called to specific works that only those with faith can accomplish. Like a good parent, I know the personality of each of My own, and I deal with everyone differently.

“Many of My words are universal, but many are specifically for you. You may hear of the words I’ve spoken to another person, but that doesn’t mean I’ve spoken those words to you. Nor do the words I’ve spoken to you apply to everyone else you know. Don’t assume laws or principles or even specific emphases from what I’ve said to someone else; they may not apply to you at all. And don’t try to make your convictions fit everyone else around you. I have given different gifts to different members of the body. Respect the individuality of My people.

“Don’t just ask Me to speak. Ask Me to speak specifically to your needs when you need to know My will, and ask Me to speak specifically about My will for others when you want to encourage them with My love. I am not a generic Savior; I know your hearts. Know that I have different seeds for different soils, and I always plant them in the right place.

“Be encouraged by that thought. When you desperately need Me, My words and My touch will be individualized to you. I won’t offer you a blanket, one-size-fits-all relationship. I have come to you uniquely and have given you a special calling. You can know Me in ways that no one else can. Don’t squander that privilege; enjoy it. I have chosen you to fill a role that no one else can fill.”

Jesus, it’s hard to imagine that You relate to me in ways that are exclusive to me. Thank You for choosing me specifically to uniquely understand who You are.