The Right to Become God's Child

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 Right to Become God's Child.

Our Scripture is John 1:12 (NLT): "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God."

What wonderful news! The invitation to become a child of God is open to everyone. Jesus doesn't offer salvation only to a certain race, nationality, social class, or age group. The promise is for all who believe in Him and receive Him. Whether you're a man, a woman, or a child; rich or poor; religious or someone who has never been to church, Christ welcomes all who come to Him in faith.

Notice that John doesn't say we become God's children by earning it. We don't work our way into God's family. We simply believe in Jesus and receive Him as our Savior and Lord. Salvation is God's gracious gift, received by faith alone.

We see this so beautifully in the thief on the cross. As he hung beside Jesus, he had no opportunity to do good works or make up for his past. He simply turned to Jesus in faith and prayed, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." Jesus answered, "Today you will be with Me in Paradise." One simple prayer of genuine faith changed his eternal destiny.

Perhaps you've never trusted Christ. You don't need eloquent words or a perfect life. Come to Jesus just as you are. Believe that He died for your sins and rose again. Receive Him by faith, and He will make you a child of God. That's a promise you can build your life on.

Let's pray:

Father, thank You for opening the door of salvation to everyone who believes in Your Son. Thank You that we don't earn our place in Your family but receive it by Your grace through faith in Jesus Christ. If anyone listening has never trusted You, draw them to Yourself today. Help each of us to rejoice that we are Your children because of what Jesus has done for us. In His name we pray, amen.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Kept by His Mighty Power

This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Kept by His Mighty Power.

Our Scripture is Jude 24 (NKJV): "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy."

What a comforting promise! Jude doesn't tell us to focus on our ability to keep ourselves. Instead, he points us to the One who is able to keep us. Our hope is not in our strength, our consistency, or our faithfulness. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, who is faithful even when we are weak.

There are days when we stumble, grow weary, or wonder if we'll make it. But our Savior has never lost one of those who belong to Him. The same grace that saved us is the grace that sustains us. The Lord doesn't simply forgive our sins and leave us to fend for ourselves. He walks with us, strengthens us, restores us when we fall, and faithfully completes the work He began in us.

And one day, Jesus will present every believer before the Father—faultless, clothed in His righteousness, and welcomed with exceeding joy. What a glorious day that will be! We won't stand there because we lived a perfect life. We'll stand there because we have a perfect Savior.

So if you're feeling weak today, don't look inward. Look to Christ. He is able to keep you today, tomorrow, and all the way until you see Him face to face.

Let's pray:

Father, thank You that our confidence is found in Your keeping power, not our own. Thank You for saving us through Jesus Christ and for faithfully holding us every day. When we are discouraged or weak, help us to trust Your promises and rest in Your grace. Thank You that one day You will present us faultless before Your glorious presence with exceeding joy. Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus until that wonderful day. In His name we pray, amen.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Kept by the Good Shepherd

This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Kept by the Good Shepherd.

Our Scripture is John 10:27–30 (NKJV): "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand... I and My Father are one."

One of the greatest comforts in the Christian life is knowing that our salvation rests in the hands of Jesus. He doesn't simply point us to eternal life—He gives it to us. And then He makes this wonderful promise: "They shall never perish." What confidence that gives us!

Jesus knows His sheep personally. He calls us by name, leads us with His voice, and holds us securely in His hands. Our security isn't based on the strength of our grip on Him, but on the strength of His grip on us. The same Savior who sought us, saved us, and forgave us is the One who faithfully keeps us.

Whatever you face today, remember this: you belong to the Good Shepherd. His hands will never fail you. His grace is sufficient, His promises are sure, and His keeping power is greater than all your fears.

Let's pray:

Father, thank You for sending Jesus, our Good Shepherd. Thank You that He knows us, loves us, and holds us securely in His hands. When we are weak, remind us that Your keeping power is stronger than our weakness. Help us to follow Your voice each day with confidence and peace, knowing that You are faithful to finish what You have begun. In Jesus' name, amen.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Kept by the Power 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: Kept by the Power of God.

Let's listen to God's Word in 1 Peter 1:5:

"...who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." — 1 Peter 1:5 (NKJV)

What a comforting promise this is for every believer. Our security doesn't rest on our ability to hold on to God—it rests on His power to hold on to us.

From the moment we place our faith in Jesus Christ, God keeps us. He watches over us through every trial, every temptation, and every season of life. We may stumble at times, but our Heavenly Father never abandons His children. His power is greater than our weakness, and His faithfulness never fails.

One day, our salvation will be fully revealed when Jesus returns. The God who has kept us on earth will also keep us forever in His presence. Not one of His children will be lost. What He has begun, He will surely bring to completion.

So whatever you're facing today, rest in this wonderful truth: you are kept by the power of God. Trust Him, walk with Him, and rejoice in the assurance that the One who saved you is the One who will safely bring you home.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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