Treasures in Heaven

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

"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
— Matthew 6:20 (KJV)

We often hear about the importance of storing up treasures in heaven, but we can easily find ourselves wondering: how do we actually do that?

The answer is beautifully simple. We store up eternal treasure when we place our faith in Jesus Christ alone, follow Him alone, and choose to obey His living teachings in our ordinary, everyday lives. It is not about earning our way to heaven, but about living a life that is completely anchored in Him.

Practically, this heavenly investment starts the moment we open our eyes each morning.

Let’s encourage one another to start our days in direct prayer to Jesus. Instead of carrying our heavy burdens into the day, let's bring Him all of our problems, our daily conflicts, and our personal concerns. Let's use those quiet morning moments to search our hearts, confessing and asking for His forgiveness for any sins we might be harboring.

And then, let's open God's Word, the Bible. When we read Scripture, we aren't just scanning pages; we are listening to hear what Jesus has to say directly to our hearts. As we listen, let’s ask Him for the daily grace and strength we need to live for Him alone.

When you spend your day walking in His grace, trusting His guidance, and sharing His love, you are investing in what will last forever.

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

Your Divine Purpose

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

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.- Psalm 139:13 (NIV)

As we reflect on this beautiful verse, we are reminded of the intimate and intentional way God created each one of us. The imagery of God knitting us together in our mother’s womb speaks to His deep involvement in our lives from the very beginning. 

Think about the word "knit." When someone knits, they take individual strands of yarn and weave them together to create something unique and beautiful. In the same way, God has woven together our personalities, our gifts, and our purpose. Each of us is a masterpiece, designed with care and intention.

Now, consider the purpose behind this creation. God did not just create us to exist; He created us to be in relationship with Him. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live out that relationship daily. Ephesians 2:10 tells us, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." 

This means that our very being is crafted for a purpose—to follow Jesus and to reflect His love in the world. Just as God knows us intimately, He also knows the plans He has for us. 

As you go about your day, remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Embrace your identity as a follower of Christ, knowing that you were created with a divine purpose.

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.

He Teaches Us Daily

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

"Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath."
— Luke 4:31 (CSB)

Jesus didn't just stay in the temple in Jerusalem, surrounded only by the religious elite. Instead, the Bible tells us He went down to the ordinary, bustling lakeside town of Capernaum. He walked their dusty roads, visited their homes, and met them right where they worked. He did this because He wanted to be close to the people in the midst of their real, everyday lives.

Through faith, He does the exact same thing for you today. Having a personal relationship with Jesus isn't about distant rituals or a religion reserved only for Sunday mornings. His living, comforting presence comes directly into your daily routine. Whether you are working at your job, doing chores at home, or navigating a difficult conversation, He is right there with you. You are never walking alone.

And He hasn't stopped teaching. Luke says that Jesus spent His Sabbath teaching the people. Today, every single time you open the Bible, you are sitting at the feet of your Savior. You aren't just reading ancient history; you are listening to His living voice. Let His Word speak to you, comfort you, and guide your steps today.

Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for coming down into my ordinary world. Thank You that Your presence is with me throughout my daily routine. As I open Your Word today, speak to my heart, teach me Your ways, and help me to follow You closely in everything I do. 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.

He Brought Us Forth

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

James 1:18 says that “of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth.” That is such a comforting reminder for every follower of Jesus: our new life in Christ did not begin with our effort, our goodness, or our ability to get everything right. It began with God.

He brought us forth.
He is the initiator. He is the giver of life. He is the One who causes dead hearts to live. That means if you belong to Jesus, your salvation is not a self-improvement project—it is a miracle of grace.

And how did He do it? James says it was “by the word of truth.” God used the gospel—the good news of Jesus Christ—to awaken us. Through the truth of Christ’s sinless life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection, God gave us new birth. We were not merely nudged in a better direction; we were made new.

That changes how we live. A follower of Jesus does not wake up each day trying to earn life from God. We wake up because we have life from God. We live from grace, not for grace. We obey not to become loved, but because in Christ we already are.

So when you feel weak, discouraged, or painfully aware of your failures, remember this: He brought you forth. The same Savior who gave you life is the One who will sustain you. Your story begins with God’s will, God’s word, and God’s Son.

Rest in that today—and live like someone made alive by Jesus.