This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Unfailing Kindness.
"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'"
— Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV)
What does it mean for kindness to be "unfailing"? In our human experience, even the best things can sometimes fail us. Our energy runs out, our patience wears thin, and human relationships can encounter limits.
But God’s kindness is entirely different. It has no breaking point.
In this beautiful verse, the focus is placed entirely on God and His active, pursuing heart. Notice who is taking the initiative. God is the one who appears. God is the one who loves. God is the one who draws. Long before you and I ever thought to reach out to Him by faith in Jesus Christ alone, He was already reaching out to us. His love is "everlasting"—stretching from before you were born into all of eternity—and He draws us not with anger or force, but with His gentle, unfailing kindness.
The ultimate expression of God's unfailing kindness is Jesus. God saw our brokenness, our struggles, and our distance, and instead of leaving us there, He sent His Son to rescue us. Every step of Jesus' earthly ministry, every teaching He shared, and His sacrifice on the cross was God actively drawing you close to Himself.
Today, let your heart rest completely in the character of your Heavenly Father. You don't have to earn His kindness or worry that it will run out. He is God, His love is eternal, and His hands are gently drawing you to Himself today.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
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Welcome. My name is Richard Templin Hancock and I’m here to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. I'm glad you're here—let's walk this path together.
The Precious Thoughts 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: The Precious Thoughts of God.
Psalm 139:17 (BSB):
"How precious to me are Your thoughts,O God,how vast is their sum!"
David is not marveling at his own thoughts about God—he is overwhelmed by God’s thoughts toward him. That’s the focus. The infinite, holy God actively thinks toward His people, and those thoughts are described as precious and vast.
This is staggering. God is not distant or indifferent. His thoughts are not random or shallow—they are intentional, wise, and full of purpose. For the believer, every one of God’s thoughts is rooted in His sovereign love and perfect plan.
Scripture confirms this:
Jeremiah 29:11:
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope."
God’s thoughts are not chaotic—they are directed toward the good of His people, ultimately conforming them to Christ (Romans 8:28–29). Even trials, confusion, and suffering fall under the vast sum of His wise decree.
But this promise is not for everyone universally—it is for those who belong to Him by grace through faith in Christ. Apart from Christ, a person remains under judgment. In Christ, however, God’s thoughts toward you are precious beyond measure.
So how should you respond? Stand in awe. Trust Him when you don’t understand. And remember that you are never outside the scope of His care or His plan.
If God’s thoughts are vast, then your confidence should be deep.
That's it for this podcast.Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Psalm 139:17 (BSB):
"How precious to me are Your thoughts,O God,how vast is their sum!"
David is not marveling at his own thoughts about God—he is overwhelmed by God’s thoughts toward him. That’s the focus. The infinite, holy God actively thinks toward His people, and those thoughts are described as precious and vast.
This is staggering. God is not distant or indifferent. His thoughts are not random or shallow—they are intentional, wise, and full of purpose. For the believer, every one of God’s thoughts is rooted in His sovereign love and perfect plan.
Scripture confirms this:
Jeremiah 29:11:
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope."
God’s thoughts are not chaotic—they are directed toward the good of His people, ultimately conforming them to Christ (Romans 8:28–29). Even trials, confusion, and suffering fall under the vast sum of His wise decree.
But this promise is not for everyone universally—it is for those who belong to Him by grace through faith in Christ. Apart from Christ, a person remains under judgment. In Christ, however, God’s thoughts toward you are precious beyond measure.
So how should you respond? Stand in awe. Trust Him when you don’t understand. And remember that you are never outside the scope of His care or His plan.
If God’s thoughts are vast, then your confidence should be deep.
That's it for this podcast.Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Many False Prophets
This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Many false prophets.
Matthew 24:11 (BSB):
"and many false prophets will arise and deceive many."
False teaching is not a rare threat—it is a promised reality. Christ Himself declares that “many” false prophets will arise, and “many” will be led astray. This is not accidental; it is a sober warning from the Lord who cannot lie.
Notice the scale: deception will be widespread. False teachers do not typically appear obvious or hostile. They often speak in the language of Christianity while quietly denying its core—salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is why Scripture repeatedly calls believers to discernment (1 John 4:1). Truth and error are not equal; one leads to life, the other to destruction.
At the root, false teaching attacks the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. When the Bible alone is abandoned, every distortion follows. That is why the safeguard is not personal feeling, tradition, or cultural approval—but the Word of God rightly understood.
So the call is clear:Know the Word deeply.
Test every teacher against Scripture.
Refuse anything that diminishes Christ’s finished work.
This warning also exposes the heart: people are led astray because they are willing to follow what appeals to them rather than submit to truth (2 Timothy 4:3–4). The answer is repentance—a turning away from self and a clinging to Christ alone.
The good news is this: Christ does not merely warn—He saves. The Good Shepherd preserves His sheep. Those who truly belong to Him will hear His voice and not ultimately be led astray (John 10:27–28).
Hold fast to Him. Truth is not an idea—it is a Person. And He does not lose His own.
Matthew 24:11 (BSB):
"and many false prophets will arise and deceive many."
False teaching is not a rare threat—it is a promised reality. Christ Himself declares that “many” false prophets will arise, and “many” will be led astray. This is not accidental; it is a sober warning from the Lord who cannot lie.
Notice the scale: deception will be widespread. False teachers do not typically appear obvious or hostile. They often speak in the language of Christianity while quietly denying its core—salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is why Scripture repeatedly calls believers to discernment (1 John 4:1). Truth and error are not equal; one leads to life, the other to destruction.
At the root, false teaching attacks the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. When the Bible alone is abandoned, every distortion follows. That is why the safeguard is not personal feeling, tradition, or cultural approval—but the Word of God rightly understood.
So the call is clear:Know the Word deeply.
Test every teacher against Scripture.
Refuse anything that diminishes Christ’s finished work.
This warning also exposes the heart: people are led astray because they are willing to follow what appeals to them rather than submit to truth (2 Timothy 4:3–4). The answer is repentance—a turning away from self and a clinging to Christ alone.
The good news is this: Christ does not merely warn—He saves. The Good Shepherd preserves His sheep. Those who truly belong to Him will hear His voice and not ultimately be led astray (John 10:27–28).
Hold fast to Him. Truth is not an idea—it is a Person. And He does not lose His own.
That's it for this podcast. Follow Jesus Radio is here 24 hours a day to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Handling the Greatest Matter
This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Handling the Greatest Matter.
"He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he."
— Proverbs 16:20 (KJV)
Every single day, we handle a constant stream of "matters." We manage our finances, handle responsibilities at work, deal with chores at home, and navigate daily schedules. We work hard to manage these things with care, hoping for a good outcome.
But the Bible points us to a much deeper wisdom. The most important "matter" you will ever handle in your life is your personal relationship with God.
Handling this relationship wisely doesn't mean trying to earn God's favor through empty rituals. It means making Him the absolute priority of your life. It means taking time to sit at His feet, talk to Him in prayer, and let His Spirit shape your heart. When you handle this relationship wisely, you will find the ultimate "good."
And how do we trust the Lord today? We do it by trusting in His perfect, ultimate revelation: Jesus Christ.
God did not leave us to guess who He is or how much He loves us. He revealed His heart to us by sending Jesus. When we trust in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, follow His teachings, and surrender our lives to Him, we find the true, lasting happiness promised in this verse. It is a deep, unshakable joy that the world can't give and can never take away.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for revealing the Father's love and truth to me. Help me to handle the matter of my relationship with You wisely today, putting You first in all things. I place my trust in You, knowing that true joy and peace are found only in Your presence. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Follow Jesus Radio is here 24 hours a day to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
"He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he."
— Proverbs 16:20 (KJV)
Every single day, we handle a constant stream of "matters." We manage our finances, handle responsibilities at work, deal with chores at home, and navigate daily schedules. We work hard to manage these things with care, hoping for a good outcome.
But the Bible points us to a much deeper wisdom. The most important "matter" you will ever handle in your life is your personal relationship with God.
Handling this relationship wisely doesn't mean trying to earn God's favor through empty rituals. It means making Him the absolute priority of your life. It means taking time to sit at His feet, talk to Him in prayer, and let His Spirit shape your heart. When you handle this relationship wisely, you will find the ultimate "good."
And how do we trust the Lord today? We do it by trusting in His perfect, ultimate revelation: Jesus Christ.
God did not leave us to guess who He is or how much He loves us. He revealed His heart to us by sending Jesus. When we trust in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, follow His teachings, and surrender our lives to Him, we find the true, lasting happiness promised in this verse. It is a deep, unshakable joy that the world can't give and can never take away.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for revealing the Father's love and truth to me. Help me to handle the matter of my relationship with You wisely today, putting You first in all things. I place my trust in You, knowing that true joy and peace are found only in Your presence. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Follow Jesus Radio is here 24 hours a day to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
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