Don’t Put Up With a Counterfeit

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Don’t Put Up With a Counterfeit.

I was reflecting on this Bible verse this morning:

"For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily."
2 Corinthians 11:4

Think about it. False teachers do not always look dangerous. Often, they sound sincere, spiritual, and even Biblical. They use the name of Jesus, speak about the Spirit, and offer what sounds like good news. But Paul says if it is another Jesus, a different spirit, or a different gospel, it must be rejected.

There is only one true Jesus—the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, who lived sinlessly, died for sinners, and rose bodily from the grave. Any version of Jesus that denies His deity, His humanity, His atoning death, or His resurrection is a false christ.

There is only one Holy Spirit—the Spirit of truth who glorifies Christ, convicts of sin, and leads God’s people into truth. A spirit that promotes confusion, error, emotionalism without truth, or attention to self is not the Holy Spirit.

There is only one true gospel—that sinners are saved by God's free gift through faith alone in Christ alone. We are not saved by works, rituals, morality, feelings, or religious performance. Any message that adds human merit to the finished work of Christ is a false gospel.

Paul’s rebuke still applies today. Many people tolerate counterfeit teaching because it sounds loving, uplifting, or close to the truth. But close to the truth is still false. A false jesus cannot save. A false spirit cannot sanctify. A false gospel cannot give life.

So test every message by Scripture. Hold fast to the Christ revealed in God’s Word. Refuse every substitute. Eternal life is found in the true Christ alone.

If you know you are a sinner, do not run from Christ—run to Him. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Turn from your sin and trust in Him alone. He is a perfect Savior for all who come in repentance and faith.

That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.

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Children of God

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Children of God.

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:"
— John 1:12 (NKJV)

Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible gift of receiving and believing?

Think back for a moment. Do you remember when the Lord Jesus first came into your consciousness? Do you remember the exact season when His name, His sacrifice, and His love first began to feel real and deeply personal to you?

That moment wasn't an accident, and it wasn't just a random thought. That was the Holy Spirit of God opening your spiritually blind eyes, softening your heart, and drawing you directly to Christ. Left to ourselves, we were blind. But by His sovereign grace, God gave us sight.

And look at the high privilege He has given to those of us who believe. We aren't just servants; we are family. As the Apostle Paul writes:

"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus."
— Galatians 3:26 (NKJV)

Think about that truth as you go about your busy routine today. You are a child of the Living God. You are loved, you are secure, and you are highly valued. Let that truth fill your heart with a deep, quiet happiness today. No matter what trials or stress you might face hours from now, you can rejoice because you belong to Him.

That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.

An Unshakable Defense

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: An Unshakable Defense.

"He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us."
— Psalm 62:6-8 (KJV)

In a world where circumstances can change overnight, it’s hard to find anything that is completely guaranteed. But as a follower of Jesus, you hold a promise in your hands that you can absolutely take to the bank: God is your unshakable defense.

David doesn't say that God is part of his defense, or a backup plan. He says, "He only is my rock."

When we place our faith in Jesus Christ alone, we are brought directly into God’s ultimate cover of defense. We aren't left to protect ourselves or fight the battles of life in our own weak strength. Through Christ, we are secure. He is our fortress, and because He cannot be shaken, we cannot be moved.

Whatever you are facing today, remember where your defense lies. Stop carrying the weight on your own. Run to your Rock, pour out your heart, and rest under His perfect protection.

That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.

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It's OK to Call Out to Jesus

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: It's OK to Call Out to Jesus.

Are you walking through a storm today?

Sometimes, when the winds of life blow hard, we can get so overwhelmed, frantic, and confused that we completely forget we can call out to Jesus. We might feel like we have to put together a long, perfect, or highly religious prayer to get His attention.

But look at how the disciples handled a sudden crisis on the Sea of Galilee:

"The disciples went and woke Him, saying, 'Master, Master, we are perishing!' Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm."
— Luke 8:24 (BSB)

Notice that the disciples didn't offer a polished theological prayer. In their absolute panic, they simply cried out five urgent words: "Master, Master, we are perishing!" And Jesus didn't lecture them for their bluntness. He instantly got up, rebuked the storm, and brought a perfect calm.

If you are in a storm today, a simple, raw cry of, "Jesus, save me!" works perfectly.

In the midst of all your confusion, your Savior can sort things out. He can calm the waters, quiet your heart, and give you the strength to ride out the storm until He guides you to a place of peace.

And when those waves of worry and confusing thoughts try to roll back into your mind later today, you don't have to fight them in your own strength. Simply replace them with thanksgiving. Say quietly: "Thank You, Jesus." Choose to thank Him in advance, trusting His loving Providence to work every single detail out for your ultimate good.

That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.