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 Love That Heals.
"In him we have also received an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will,"
— Ephesians 1:11 (CSB)
What does it mean that God works out everything according to the purpose of His will? We often think of this on a massive scale—like nations, weather, or global events. But God's sovereign will is incredibly personal. It reaches down into the deepest, messiest corners of our daily lives.
When we are confronted with our own sin, failures, or spiritual drift, we often expect anger or rejection. We worry we have completely derailed God's plan. But because you are "in Christ," God’s sovereign purpose for you is always restoration.
When the Holy Spirit gently points out a sin in your life, it is never to condemn you. It is God actively working out His perfect will to heal you. He is loving you to healing. He exposes the hidden wounds of our hearts only so He can cleanse them, bind them up, and make us whole again.
You can rest today knowing that the One who rules the universe is using His ultimate power and authority to lovingly shape you, restore you, and guide your steps.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, thank You that Your sovereign plan is filled with perfect love. When I am confronted with my own sins and failures today, help me not to run away from You, but to run to You. Thank You for loving me to healing. Work out Your beautiful will in my heart. 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.
Richard Templin Hancock
Encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily.
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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.
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.
"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.
The Rest for Your Soul
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 Rest for Your Soul.
Matthew 11:28
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
We live in an exhausted world. We are tired from our work, tired from our worries, and often, we are tired from the spiritual "treadmill" we find ourselves on. There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to be "right" with God on our own terms—constantly failing, constantly promising to do better, and constantly feeling the heavy weight of our own mistakes and sins.
If that describes you today, Jesus has a direct invitation for you: "Come to Me."
Notice that Jesus doesn't offer a new set of rules or a more intense religious schedule to cure your burnout. He offers Himself. He is the source of the rest your soul is craving. This rest begins with the forgiveness of sins. The heaviest burden any of us will ever carry is the weight of our past and the guilt of our failures. When we come to Jesus and place our faith in Him, He takes that crushing weight off our shoulders and replaces it with His grace.
He brings rest to the weary soul that is tired of trying to "get right" with God and failing. Religious effort says, "Work harder and maybe you'll be accepted." But Jesus says, "It is finished." The work of reconciliation was done on the cross. When you follow Jesus, you are no longer a servant trying to earn a place in the house; you are a child resting in the love of a Father.
Following Jesus means trading your heavy yoke of "doing" for His light yoke of "being." You are invited to stop performing and start resting in His finished work. Today, whatever is weighing you down—whether it's the guilt of sin or the exhaustion of religious effort—bring it to the feet of Jesus. He is faithful, He is kind, and He will give you rest.
Let us pray. Lord Jesus, we come to You today weary and burdened. We thank You for the gift of forgiveness that lifts the weight of sin from our hearts. Help us to stop trying to earn what You have already given. Grant us the deep soul-rest that only comes from having faith in You and following You. In Your holy name, 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.
Matthew 11:28
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
We live in an exhausted world. We are tired from our work, tired from our worries, and often, we are tired from the spiritual "treadmill" we find ourselves on. There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to be "right" with God on our own terms—constantly failing, constantly promising to do better, and constantly feeling the heavy weight of our own mistakes and sins.
If that describes you today, Jesus has a direct invitation for you: "Come to Me."
Notice that Jesus doesn't offer a new set of rules or a more intense religious schedule to cure your burnout. He offers Himself. He is the source of the rest your soul is craving. This rest begins with the forgiveness of sins. The heaviest burden any of us will ever carry is the weight of our past and the guilt of our failures. When we come to Jesus and place our faith in Him, He takes that crushing weight off our shoulders and replaces it with His grace.
He brings rest to the weary soul that is tired of trying to "get right" with God and failing. Religious effort says, "Work harder and maybe you'll be accepted." But Jesus says, "It is finished." The work of reconciliation was done on the cross. When you follow Jesus, you are no longer a servant trying to earn a place in the house; you are a child resting in the love of a Father.
Following Jesus means trading your heavy yoke of "doing" for His light yoke of "being." You are invited to stop performing and start resting in His finished work. Today, whatever is weighing you down—whether it's the guilt of sin or the exhaustion of religious effort—bring it to the feet of Jesus. He is faithful, He is kind, and He will give you rest.
Let us pray. Lord Jesus, we come to You today weary and burdened. We thank You for the gift of forgiveness that lifts the weight of sin from our hearts. Help us to stop trying to earn what You have already given. Grant us the deep soul-rest that only comes from having faith in You and following You. In Your holy name, 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.
Qualified by Grace
This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Qualified by Grace.
Colossians 1:12 (BSB) "giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light."
Have you ever felt like you weren't "enough"? In our careers, our families, and even our spiritual lives, there is often a nagging voice telling us that we haven't done enough, worked hard enough, or been good enough to deserve the best life has to offer. When it comes to the Kingdom of God, many of us carry that same weight, wondering if we are truly "fit" to stand in His presence.
But the Apostle Paul gives us incredible news in Colossians. He tells us to give thanks because it is the Father who has qualified you.
To be "qualified" means to be made fit or competent for a specific task or position. In the natural world, you qualify for a job through experience or a race through training. But in the Kingdom of Heaven, the qualification is a gift. You didn't qualify yourself; God did. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Father has looked at you and declared you fit to share in the inheritance of the saints. To receive this gift one needs to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Think about that for a moment. You don't have to spend your life auditioning for God's love. Because you follow Jesus, the heavy lifting is already done. You have been brought out of the shadows of "trying to be good enough" and into the glorious light of God’s family.
Following Jesus is not a desperate attempt to get qualified; it is a joyful response to being qualified. When you wake up each day, you can walk with confidence—not in your own perfection, but in the perfect work of Christ. He has made you fit for His kingdom, and He is the one who will sustain you until you reach your final inheritance.
Today, let your heart be light. You are chosen, you are accepted, and through Jesus, you are fully qualified.
Let us pray. Father, we thank You that our place in Your kingdom doesn't depend on our performance, but on Your grace. Thank You for qualifying us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to live today with the peace and confidence that comes from being Yours. In Jesus' name, 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.
Colossians 1:12 (BSB) "giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light."
Have you ever felt like you weren't "enough"? In our careers, our families, and even our spiritual lives, there is often a nagging voice telling us that we haven't done enough, worked hard enough, or been good enough to deserve the best life has to offer. When it comes to the Kingdom of God, many of us carry that same weight, wondering if we are truly "fit" to stand in His presence.
But the Apostle Paul gives us incredible news in Colossians. He tells us to give thanks because it is the Father who has qualified you.
To be "qualified" means to be made fit or competent for a specific task or position. In the natural world, you qualify for a job through experience or a race through training. But in the Kingdom of Heaven, the qualification is a gift. You didn't qualify yourself; God did. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Father has looked at you and declared you fit to share in the inheritance of the saints. To receive this gift one needs to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Think about that for a moment. You don't have to spend your life auditioning for God's love. Because you follow Jesus, the heavy lifting is already done. You have been brought out of the shadows of "trying to be good enough" and into the glorious light of God’s family.
Following Jesus is not a desperate attempt to get qualified; it is a joyful response to being qualified. When you wake up each day, you can walk with confidence—not in your own perfection, but in the perfect work of Christ. He has made you fit for His kingdom, and He is the one who will sustain you until you reach your final inheritance.
Today, let your heart be light. You are chosen, you are accepted, and through Jesus, you are fully qualified.
Let us pray. Father, we thank You that our place in Your kingdom doesn't depend on our performance, but on Your grace. Thank You for qualifying us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to live today with the peace and confidence that comes from being Yours. In Jesus' name, 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.
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