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.
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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.
He Walks with You
God sees you. He sees your life, your deepest joys, and your heaviest sorrows. He knows when you obey Him, and He knows when you sin. He knows absolutely everything you do.
The Psalmist David wrote of this intimate reality in Psalm 139:
"You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do."
— Psalm 139:3 (NLT)
Think about the sheer magnitude of that truth. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the sovereign Creator who sent Messiah Jesus to redeem us—is not a distant spectator. The very same God who walked with Noah and warned him of the flood, guided Moses through the wilderness, and stood beside the Apostle Paul in the midst of shipwreck and trial... this exact same God walks with you today.
Because of your faith in Jesus, you are never alone. You do not have to wonder if God has forgotten you, because He has surrounded you. As the Scripture reassures us:
"You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head."
— Psalm 139:5 (NLT)
What a beautiful, secure boundary. God’s presence goes before you to prepare your way, He follows behind you to guard your past, and His sovereign hand of blessing rests gently on your head this very hour.
You can walk through your routine today with absolute, quiet confidence. The One who knows you best is the One who loves you most.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that You know me completely and still love me perfectly. Thank You for going before me today, walking beside me, and holding me secure. I rest under Your hand of blessing, trusting Your presence to guide every step of my journey today. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.