God Makes Everything Work For You

God makes everything work out according to His plan for believers. Ephesians 1:11 (NLT) reminds us: "Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan."

God causes everything to work together for good for believers. Romans 8:28: "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."

God's plans for believers are too numerous to list! Psalm 40:5: "O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them."

Let's look to God and trust His will and guidance for us today. After all Father knows best! 

God Chose You!

1 Thessalonians 1:4 "We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen."

Being chosen by God isn’t about our performance; it’s about His preference. Before you did anything to deserve it, He set His heart on you. In a world where we often have to "apply," "qualify," or "fit in" to be picked, God’s selection is based entirely on His grace.

Being "chosen" means you are not an accident. It means you have a specific purpose that only you can fulfill. When you feel overlooked by the world, remember that the Creator of the universe has already called your name. You aren't just part of a crowd; you are a hand-selected child of the King, set apart to reflect His light.

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." — 1 Peter 2:9

Let us pray: Father, thank You for choosing me before the foundation of the world. When I feel invisible or unworthy, remind me that I am Your special possession. Help me to stop auditioning for the world’s approval and start resting in Your acceptance. Let my life today reflect the light of the One who called me. Amen.

You don't have to be a know it all

Matthew 18:1-4

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”Jesus called a little child to himself and set him in their midst,and said, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.”

As I read this, I thought to myself that a person does not have to be a know-it-all to walk with Jesus. Let's face it, we have enough of those already! A person just needs simple faith in Jesus. Jesus gives us the gift of faith, and He educates us about Himself. We should be happy that Jesus knows us and we know Him.

Be happy today with Jesus! He loves you!

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.

What communion hath light with darkness?

What communion hath light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14) This is a timely reminder for us to keep in mind that God has called us out of sinful darkness into the light of the kingdom of His Son, Jesus Christ. Let's praise Him for that right now!

Sadly, as it says in John 3:19, "Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."

But the good news for God's children who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ is that we are God's children! (1 Thessalonians 5:5) "Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness."

Sadly for those who have not found faith in Christ, "Darkness hath blinded his eyes." (1 John 2:11)

But for those forgiven by God, His word will be their light in darkness and guide them. (Psalm 119:105) "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

What is your condition in life? Are you in darkness? Seek deliverance and forgiveness with God in Jesus Christ. Are you in the light? Then thank God all day long for His presence, love, and guidance in His word! Rejoice, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob loves you!