Jesus Is Our Vision

This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: "Jesus Is Our Vision."

Ezekiel 1:1 (KJV) – "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God."

Ezekiel was far from home. He was living among captives in Babylon, surrounded by uncertainty and sorrow. Yet it was there, in the place of exile, that the heavens were opened, and God gave him a vision of His glory. This reminds us that no circumstance can prevent God from revealing Himself to His people.

For those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, He is our vision. We do not simply seek extraordinary experiences—we seek the Savior Himself. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the radiance of the Father's glory, and the One through whom God has fully revealed Himself. When our eyes are fixed on Christ, we see God's love at the cross, His victory in the resurrection, His grace for today, and His promise of eternal life.

The Lord still opens the eyes of His people through His Word. As we walk with Jesus, He reveals His truth, strengthens our faith, and gives us wisdom for each day. He enables us to see beyond our present circumstances to the eternal hope that is ours in Him. Like Ezekiel, we may find ourselves in difficult places, but our greatest vision is not our situation—it is our Savior.

Today, ask the Lord to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Let Him be your vision, your hope, and your joy. The more clearly we see Christ, the more faithfully we will follow Him.

Let's pray:

Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Yourself through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You that even in life's difficult seasons, You open our eyes to behold His glory and His grace. Help us to keep our hearts and minds fixed on Jesus, trusting Him above what we see with our natural eyes. Reveal more of His love through Your Word, strengthen our faith by Your Holy Spirit, and shape our lives into His likeness. May Christ always be our vision, our treasure, and our eternal hope. In His precious name we pray. Amen.

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

Challenges In Ministry

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Challenges in Ministry.

"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."
— Matthew 10:16 (NIV)

When we step out to share the Word of Jesus or serve Him in ministry, we often expect everything to go smoothly. But Jesus never painted a rose-colored picture of discipleship. In fact, He gave His followers a very clear, sober warning: He is sending us out like sheep among wolves.

Whenever you choose to proclaim the truth of God’s grace, you can expect resistance. The devil detests the truth of the gospel, and he will actively try to discourage, distract, or resist your efforts. We should never consider it a strange thing when our message is rejected or even attacked. We are stepping onto a spiritual battlefield, and conflict is part of the war zone.

So, what should we do when the enemy strikes back?

First, we stay faithful. We don't retreat; we stand firm, knowing that the battle belongs to the Lord.

Second, we ask for overcoming faith. We don't fight this spiritual battle in our own strength or with human arguments. We fight our battles in prayer, asking our Heavenly Father for the endurance we need to keep standing.

And finally, we seek Jesus continually. When the pressure rises, we run straight to our Savior for refuge. He is our Commander, our shield, and our constant source of peace.

If you are facing resistance in your family, your workplace, or your ministry today, do not lose heart. Keep your eyes on Jesus, put on His armor, and walk forward in His authority.

And remember, if you lose a battle, you will not lose the war. Jesus has assured victory.

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

Morning Prayer

This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Morning Prayer.

 "And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."

----Luke 9:23

Father,

Thank You for this new day and for the grace You have given me in Jesus. Thank You that He is my Savior, my Lord, and the One I want to follow.

Lord Jesus, help me deny myself today, take up my cross, and follow You. Keep me from living for my own comfort, pride, or selfish desires. Teach me to love what is right, obey Your Word, and walk in humility.

When I am tempted, strengthen me. When I am weak, sustain me. When I am distracted, turn my heart back to You. Help me live today in a way that honors You.

Thank You for dying for my sin and rising again. Help me remember that I belong to You.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Unashamed of 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: Unashamed of Jesus.

Let's listen to God's Word in the Gospel of Mark:

"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
— Mark 8:38 (NKJV)

In this warning, Jesus speaks directly to the very heart of our daily walk. He reminds us that our commitment to Him and His teachings must be unwavering, even in a world that so often opposes His truth.

As we navigate our busy routines, we encounter so many subtle pressures that tempt us to quiet our faith, hide our beliefs, or simply blend into the background. But Jesus wants us to live with confidence today, knowing that any day now He will return in the glory of the Father, surrounded by His holy angels.

How do we live unashamed of Him right now? We do it by faith in Jesus alone and by following Jesus alone, seeking the Holy Spirit's help in living faithfully and boldly for Him.

Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise of Your Son’s return in glory. Help us to live as disciples of Jesus Christ and live for His return. Amen.

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