I Am He

 “I Am He.”

Listen to the Word of God from Isaiah:

"Even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear. Yes, I will carry, and will deliver."

---Isaiah 46:4 

There is great comfort in this truth: in a world that constantly changes, God never changes. People change. Circumstances change. Our strength comes and goes. But the Lord remains the same.

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not only the God of the past. He is our God today. He is the One who made His people, carries His people, sustains His people, and delivers His people.

When God revealed Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14, He said, “I AM WHO I AM.” He is the eternal God, self-existent, all-powerful, and unchanging.

And in John 8:58, Jesus said, “Before Abraham was born, I am.” Jesus was declaring that He is God the Son, the great I AM in the flesh. He is not merely a teacher to admire. He is the Savior to trust and the Lord to follow.

So today, do not put your hope in yourself or in the unstable things of this world. Put your faith in Jesus Christ. If you are weary, He will sustain you. If you are burdened, He is able to carry you. If you are in sin, repent and come to Him. Christ alone saves.

The One who says, “I Am He,” is the One who will never fail His people.

Faith Begins and Ends with Jesus

Faith Begins and Ends with Jesus.

Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) – "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Faith is not wishful thinking or blind optimism. Biblical faith is confident trust in God and His promises, even when we cannot yet see the outcome. Our faith is anchored in a Person—Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Throughout the Gospels, we see people who placed their faith in Jesus. Blind Bartimaeus believed Jesus could give him sight, and he was healed. The woman who suffered for twelve years believed that even touching the hem of Jesus' garment would make her whole, and she was healed. Martha believed Jesus was the Christ, even in the midst of her brother Lazarus' death, and she witnessed His resurrection power. Their faith was not in circumstances but in the Savior.

The same Jesus who was faithful then is faithful today. We may not see how He is working behind the scenes, but we know He is keeping every promise. When answers seem delayed, when trials seem overwhelming, and when the future is uncertain, we can trust the One who sees the end from the beginning. Jesus never abandons those who put their faith in Him.

Today, fix your eyes on Christ. He is the foundation of your hope, the strength of your faith, and the One who will complete the good work He has begun in you. Faith grows stronger as we walk with Jesus, trust His Word, and remember His faithfulness.

The Joy of God's Word

The Joy of God's Word.

Psalm 19:8 (NIV)

"The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes."

As I read this verse from the Psalms, I think of the many times—including even today—that God's Word has brought joy to my heart.

I also think of Christians of every age and from every nation who have the opportunity to open a Bible and be blessed. What joy fills our hearts when we are reminded that God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for our sins on the cross and to rise again so that all who believe in Him may have eternal life.

Just think about it. From Ukraine to the Ivory Coast, from Korea to Finland, hungry hearts are opening their Bibles and discovering the living Word of God. Every day, lives are being changed as people read His promises, find hope in Christ, and grow in their faith.

Today, thank God for His wonderful, life-giving Word. Open your Bible today, and let God fill your heart with His joy.

Let's pray:

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your precious Word. Thank You for revealing Your love through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our hearts with joy as we read the Scriptures, strengthen our faith, and help us to treasure Your truth every day. May Your Word be a light to our path and lead us to follow Jesus more closely. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Mind Renewed by Christ

This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: "A Mind Renewed by Christ."

Romans 12:2 (NKJV) – "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

The world is constantly trying to shape the way we think. It tells us to trust ourselves, chase success, and live for the moment. But God's Word calls us to something far better. Instead of being conformed to the patterns of this world, we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

That transformation begins and continues with Jesus Christ. When we place our faith in Him, He gives us new life. As we follow Him, His teachings reshape our thoughts, our attitudes, and our desires. The more we spend time in His Word, the more we begin to see life through His eyes. Our hearts become more like His, and our choices begin to reflect His character.

Jesus teaches us to love instead of hate, to forgive instead of holding grudges, to serve instead of seeking recognition, and to trust our Heavenly Father instead of being consumed by worry. His truth renews our minds and changes us from the inside out.

If you desire to know God's will for your life, stay close to Jesus. Read His Word, listen to His voice, and obey His teachings. As your mind is renewed by Christ, you will discover the joy of walking in God's good, acceptable, and perfect will.

Let's pray:

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to save us and transform our lives. Thank You that through Him our minds can be renewed by the truth of Your Word. Help us not to be shaped by the values of this world but by the teachings of our Savior. Fill our hearts with a greater love for Jesus and a deeper desire to know and obey Him each day. May His thoughts become our thoughts, His ways become our ways, and His life be seen in us. Continue Your transforming work through the power of the Holy Spirit, so that we may honor You in all we do. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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