The Beginning of Good News

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 Beginning of Good News.

In Mark 1:1, the Gospel writer doesn't waste time with genealogies or long prefaces. He simply declares: “This is the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Often, we think of "news" as something we just hear or watch. But in the Bible, "Good News" (the Gospel) isn't just a story—it is God in action. It is the announcement that the Creator of the universe has stepped into time to perform a rescue mission that we could never perform ourselves.

What exactly is this Good News? According to the scriptures, it is four powerful movements of God:

1. God Revealing Himself: In Christ, the invisible God becomes visible. Through His Son, He reveals His perfect will and His heart of compassion. To see Jesus is to see the Father.

2. God Acting to Save: The Good News is God taking the initiative. We were trapped in sin, but God acted to save sinners. He didn't wait for us to find our way to Him; He made a way to us.

3. God Drawing the Lost: The Gospel is the sound of a Father calling His children home. Through Christ, God is actively drawing lost sinners back into relationship with Himself.

4. God Delivering from Wrath: Finally, the Good News is our deliverance. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we are spared from the weight of sin and the coming wrath of God.

Today, remember that the Good News isn't a "to-do" list; it's a "done" list. It is the finished work of Jesus Christ on your behalf.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for the Good News. Thank You for acting through Your Son to rescue us and for drawing us near. Help us to walk in the joy of our deliverance today. In Jesus' name, 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.

Somebody is watching you

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

Proverbs 15:3 (NLT)

"The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good."

As a follower of Jesus, I can be happy today because God is keeping an eye on me!

The LORD is watching everywhere. For the person who does not know Jesus, this can be a problem. Until a person places their faith in Jesus Christ, God sees their sin. But when a person accepts Jesus Christ and trusts Him to forgive all their sins, then God sees that person as acceptable in His sight. Where do you stand with God today? If you have not already put your faith in Jesus, why not do so right now? This free gift brings forgiveness of all our sins, friendship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus—and daily friendship with God's Son, Jesus Christ. Now that is a double blessing!

Be encouraged. God has His eye on you. If you know Him, then rejoice. If you do not know Him, then be happy that He loves you, wants to forgive you for all your sins, and give you a new life. Jesus is speaking to you when he says in Matthew 4:17: ... “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Let's follow Jesus today!

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.

Walking With The Wise

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Walking with the Wise.

Proverbs 13:20 (WEB):

"One who walks with wise men grows wise,but a companion of fools suffers harm."

Who you walk with shapes who you become. Scripture makes that plain. Your friendships, your influences, the voices you allow closest to you—these are not neutral. They are forming your character day by day.

If you walk with the wise—those who fear the Lord, who love His Word, who pursue holiness—you will grow in wisdom. Their influence will sharpen you, correct you, and point you toward truth. But if you keep close company with those who reject God, who treat sin lightly, who live for themselves, Scripture says the end is harm—real, spiritual destruction.

This is a call to examine your circle honestly. Are the people shaping your life drawing you closer to Christ, or pulling you away?

The good news is that true wisdom is found in Jesus Christ. He is the wisdom of God, and through Him, sinners are forgiven and made new. Turn from sin, trust in Him, and walk daily in His ways. Then seek out others who are doing the same, and walk together toward life.

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.

Concern for unsaved loved ones

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Concern for unsaved loved ones.

Let’s begin with the words of Jesus in Luke 19:10: "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

Right now, in this very hour, God is actively seeking the lost. He is seeking that daughter, that father, that spouse, or that friend you are so deeply concerned about. It is easy to feel like you are carrying this burden alone, but remember: God sees your loved ones more clearly than you do, and He cares for them with a perfect, infinite love. He is not indifferent to their salvation; He is committed to it.

Even when we see no outward change, God is at work behind the scenes. He is the Master Architect of circumstances. Today, He may be arranging a "divine appointment"—perhaps a conversation at a grocery store, a quiet thought that prompts them to pick up a Bible, or a sudden curiosity that leads them to ask you a question. He is opening doors for the message of salvation found in Jesus Christ alone.

Consider also what Jesus said in Luke 5:31-32: "They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

God specializes in sinners. If you ever doubt His reach, just look at us! He reached into our lives when we were far off, and He hasn't changed. He knows the weight of your heart, and He hears every whispered prayer you've offered up on their behalf.

Don’t give up hope. Our God is a persistent seeker. He didn't give up on you, and He isn't giving up on them. He is seeking the lost this very hour.

That’s our thought for today. Follow Jesus Radio is here for you 24 hours a day to encourage your faith. Stay strong, keep praying, and remember: Jesus loves you, He loves your family, and He is just a prayer away.