John 10:27 (NIV) "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." This verse emphasizes the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers, highlighting that those who belong to Him hear and respond to His voice. Revelation 3:20 (NIV) "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Jesus calls to those who hear His voice and invites them into fellowship with Him, showing that listening to God's voice opens the door to a deeper relationship. Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" This verse promises that God will guide His people by speaking to them, directing them in the path they should take. Psalm 85:8 (NIV) "I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly." The psalmist expresses a willingness to hear from God, as His words bring peace and guidance to His faithful servants. 1 Kings 19:11-12 (NIV) "The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." In this passage, God speaks to Elijah, not in the dramatic events, but in a gentle whisper, showing that God's voice can be quiet and subtle, requiring His followers to listen carefully.