The Infinite Heart 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 Infinite Heart of God.

Scripture Focus: “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” — Psalm 139:17 (NLT)

Take a deep breath and consider the sheer scale of the universe. We often feel like a tiny speck in an infinite expanse. Yet, the Psalmist David reveals a startling truth: the Creator of those galaxies is preoccupied with you.

God is not merely aware of your existence; He is actively thinking about you. His thoughts aren’t cold or judgmental; they are "precious." If you tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand on every shore. Imagine that—for every mistake you’ve made, for every moment you’ve felt alone, there are a billion "precious thoughts" from the Father directed toward your heart.

What does God think when He looks at you? Through the lens of His Word and the sacrifice of Jesus, we know His thoughts toward you are filled with forgiveness and restoration. He thinks of the cross of Jesus, where your sins were washed away; He isn't dwelling on your past but is focused on your restored relationship with Him.

He also thinks of your healing and deliverance. Whether it is physical pain, emotional trauma, or spiritual bondage, His thoughts are plans for your wholeness. Finally, His thoughts extend to eternal life. He has prepared a place for you, thinking of the day you will step into eternity in Jesus, where every tear is wiped away.

Today, when the "accuser" tries to tell you that you are forgotten, unloved, or too far gone, replace that lie with the truth of Psalm 139. Consider which of God’s precious thoughts—Forgiveness, Healing, or your Future—you need to lean into most today.

Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that I am never off Your mind. Thank You that Your thoughts toward me are good, full of peace, and rooted in the finished work of Jesus. I receive Your forgiveness and Your healing today. Help me to walk in the confidence of being deeply known and perfectly loved. 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.

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.