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 God of Jacob.
"The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;"
— Psalm 20:1 (KJV)
Think about that title: "the God of Jacob." Out of all the ways God could describe Himself, He frequently connects His name to Jacob. And if you know Jacob’s story, that is incredibly good news! Jacob wasn't a perfect saint. He was a schemer, a runner, and a man with plenty of flaws.
Yet, God chose him and blessed him continually. When Jacob was running for his life, sleeping with a stone for a pillow, God met him at Bethel and promised to be with him wherever he went. When Jacob was terrified to face his past, God met him, wrestled with him, changed his name, and blessed him. God loved Jacob not because Jacob was perfect, but because He is a God of covenant faithfulness and grace.
When the psalmist prays, "the name of the God of Jacob defend thee," he is pointing you to a beautiful truth. The God of Jacob is the God who defends the weak, forgives the runner, and restores the broken.
And through faith in Jesus Christ, the God of Jacob is your God today!
When you face a "day of trouble"—whether it's a difficult conversation, a sudden worry, or a heavy burden—remember who you are calling on. You aren't praying to a distant stranger. You are praying to the God who chased down Jacob with grace. He knows your weakness, yet He surrounds you with His ultimate defense.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that the God of Jacob is my God today. Thank You that Your love is based on Your grace, not my performance. Defend me, guide me, and fill me with Your peace today. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Richard Templin Hancock
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Welcome. My name is Richard Templin Hancock and I’m here to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. I'm glad you're here—let's walk this path together.
The Same God Walks with You
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 Same God Walks with You.
"He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel."
— Psalm 103:7 (BSB)
Think about the incredible stories of faith we read in the Bible. Moses stood before the burning bush and led a nation through the Red Sea. Abraham stepped out into the unknown by faith. Peter walked on water, and John leaned close to the very chest of Savior.
When we read these accounts, it is easy to feel like God was closer to them than He is to us. But here is a breathtaking truth: the exact same God who walked with Moses walks with you, a fellow follower of Jesus! The very same God who was with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Peter, and John is with you this very hour.
Because of your faith in Jesus, you have the holy privilege of His constant presence. You can carry this confidence into every single detail of your routine.
When you are starting your morning with a quiet cup of coffee, He is there. When you are navigating a stressful meeting at work, or tackling a mound of chores at home, He is actively guiding you. And when the sun goes down and you are trying to quiet your mind to sleep at night, His peaceful presence still surrounds you.
You don't have to face any task, any transition, or any storm in your own strength. Go through your day and night with absolute confidence, knowing that Jesus is right beside you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that the same God who led Moses and the Apostles is with me today. Help me to walk with quiet confidence today, trusting in Your constant presence and Your unfailing love. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
"He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel."
— Psalm 103:7 (BSB)
Think about the incredible stories of faith we read in the Bible. Moses stood before the burning bush and led a nation through the Red Sea. Abraham stepped out into the unknown by faith. Peter walked on water, and John leaned close to the very chest of Savior.
When we read these accounts, it is easy to feel like God was closer to them than He is to us. But here is a breathtaking truth: the exact same God who walked with Moses walks with you, a fellow follower of Jesus! The very same God who was with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Peter, and John is with you this very hour.
Because of your faith in Jesus, you have the holy privilege of His constant presence. You can carry this confidence into every single detail of your routine.
When you are starting your morning with a quiet cup of coffee, He is there. When you are navigating a stressful meeting at work, or tackling a mound of chores at home, He is actively guiding you. And when the sun goes down and you are trying to quiet your mind to sleep at night, His peaceful presence still surrounds you.
You don't have to face any task, any transition, or any storm in your own strength. Go through your day and night with absolute confidence, knowing that Jesus is right beside you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that the same God who led Moses and the Apostles is with me today. Help me to walk with quiet confidence today, trusting in Your constant presence and Your unfailing love. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Come Back to the Well
This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Come Back to the Well.
"but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
— John 4:14 (NIV)
Have you drifted away from your walk with God? Perhaps a season of distraction, pain, or a quiet slide back into old habits has left you spiritually dry and exhausted. You remember the peace you once had, but now your soul feels like a parched desert.
In those low moments, the enemy of your soul loves to whisper a devastating lie: “You’ve gone too far. You can’t go back to God after what you've done.”
But Jesus says the exact opposite. He says, "Yes, you can."
If you have wandered, please know that Jesus has not turned His back on you. His promise remains completely unshakable: "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He didn't love you because you were perfect, and He doesn't stop loving you when you struggle.
Today, Jesus is calling you to stop wandering in the desert and simply come back to the well. You don't have to try to clean yourself up first; just bring your thirsty, tired heart directly to Him. He is ready to forgive you, restore you, and fill you anew with the living water of His Spirit.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that You never leave me or forsake me. Forgive me for the times I have drifted away to search for satisfaction in dry wells. I reject the lies of the enemy today, and I come back to You. Fill my thirsty heart anew with Your living water, and guide my steps. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
— John 4:14 (NIV)
Have you drifted away from your walk with God? Perhaps a season of distraction, pain, or a quiet slide back into old habits has left you spiritually dry and exhausted. You remember the peace you once had, but now your soul feels like a parched desert.
In those low moments, the enemy of your soul loves to whisper a devastating lie: “You’ve gone too far. You can’t go back to God after what you've done.”
But Jesus says the exact opposite. He says, "Yes, you can."
If you have wandered, please know that Jesus has not turned His back on you. His promise remains completely unshakable: "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He didn't love you because you were perfect, and He doesn't stop loving you when you struggle.
Today, Jesus is calling you to stop wandering in the desert and simply come back to the well. You don't have to try to clean yourself up first; just bring your thirsty, tired heart directly to Him. He is ready to forgive you, restore you, and fill you anew with the living water of His Spirit.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that You never leave me or forsake me. Forgive me for the times I have drifted away to search for satisfaction in dry wells. I reject the lies of the enemy today, and I come back to You. Fill my thirsty heart anew with Your living water, and guide my steps. Amen.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Trust 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: Trust God.
Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
In our daily lives, we often face decisions and challenges that can leave us feeling uncertain. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us of the importance of placing our trust in God rather than relying solely on our own understanding.
When we trust in the Lord with all our heart, we acknowledge His sovereignty and wisdom. He sees the bigger picture, even when we can only see a small part of it. Leaning on our own understanding can lead us to confusion and doubt, but when we surrender our worries to God, we find peace and clarity.
As you go through your day, pray and ask God to guide you, trusting that He has a perfect plan for your life. Remember, His ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9), and He is always faithful to lead us in the right direction.
Let us choose to trust in our sovereign God, knowing that He is in control and will direct our paths. Amen.
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