Christian - forgiven - grateful

Welcome! My name is Richard Templin Hancock and I am a senior citizen who has found great peace in his old age in the forgiveness that Jesus Christ offers to sinners. I enjoy reading my Bible and recording short Devotional podcasts with the aim to encourage us all to have faith in God and follow His Son Jesus Christ every day.
I hope the following blog posts will be an encouragement to you:

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!

Delivery us from the evil one

When under enemy attack, pray to your Heavenly Father to deliver you from the evil one. Matthew 6:13 (NKJV): "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

Jesus will keep you from the evil one. John 17:15: "I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one."

Jesus is faithful and will guard you. 2 Thessalonians 3:3: "But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one."

Jesus will deliver you and keep you. 2 Timothy 4:18: "And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!"

Seek God out in prayer right now. Press on to serve Jesus. Trust the Lord to protect you and get you through the battle to victory.

Looking To Jesus

Hebrews 12:2 
looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Let's start our days looking to Jesus! We can start praying to God even before we get out of bed. Don't worry, you can do it in your mind to keep it private and also to avoid waking others up!

Let's have that first cup of coffee or tea with Jesus! Focus on Him and relax and enjoy His presence.

Let's read our Bibles and think about Jesus! As we think of Him, His presence can seem closer to us as we contemplate His teachings and His ways.

Let us approach the day with Jesus, and we will sense His presence and guidance.

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy

Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is...joy..."

Walking with Jesus today brings that joy. Walking with Jesus brings happiness to our hearts. Walking with Jesus brings a smile to our faces. Walking with Jesus brings peace to our souls. Walking with Jesus keeps us right on God's path to heaven. Walking with Jesus gives us another opportunity to praise Him! Walking with Jesus keeps us in His teachings and guidance for our lives.

Walk with Jesus.
Believe on Jesus.
Trust Jesus in all situations of the day.
Believe Jesus is with you right now!