Soldiers for 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:

Soldiers for Christ

Ephesians 6:10–18 (NIV)

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."

If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ, you are His soldier. Every day we face a spiritual battle. Our struggle is not against people but against the enemy who wants to discourage us, distract us, and draw our hearts away from Christ.

The wonderful news is that we are not left to fight alone or in our own strength. The Lord has given us everything we need in His Son:

* The belt of truth — Jesus is our Truth.

* The breastplate of righteousness — Jesus is our Righteousness.

* The shoes of the gospel of peace — Jesus is our Peace and the Good News we proclaim.

* The shield of faith — We trust in Jesus to extinguish every fiery dart of the enemy.

* The helmet of salvation — Jesus is our Salvation and our eternal hope.

* The sword of the Spirit — The Word of God, revealed in Jesus.

* Pray in the Spirit — We depend on Jesus through continual prayer.

There will be days when the battle feels intense. We may face temptation, discouragement, fear, conflict, or doubt. But we don't have to face those battles by ourselves. Jesus walks with us, strengthens us, gives us His armor, and reminds us that the victory has already been won through His death and resurrection. So today, let's stand firm—not in our own ability, but in the mighty power of our Jesus.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Come and See

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 and See

Let's listen to God's Word in John 1:35–39 (KJV).

John the Baptist looked at Jesus and said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" When two of his disciples heard those words, they left John and began following Jesus. Seeing them, Jesus asked a simple question: "What seek ye?" They replied, "Master, where dwellest thou?" Jesus answered, "Come and see."

As I reflected on this scene, I was struck by the humble beginnings of Christ's church. There were no large crowds, no impressive buildings, and no great display of power. There was simply Jesus calling a few ordinary people to come and be with Him.

Isn't that still how Jesus works today? Before He sends us out, He calls us to Himself. He invites us to spend time in His presence, to listen to His Word, and to know Him personally. A growing Christian life begins with being with Jesus.

Those two disciples could never have imagined what would come from that one invitation. The Savior they followed would go to the cross for their sins, rise again, and build a church that would reach the ends of the earth.

Jesus is still saying, "Come and see." If you'll spend time with Him today, you'll discover that there is no greater joy than walking with the One who gave His life for you. The more we know Jesus, the more we want to follow Him.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Jesus Is with His People in the Middle East

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 with His People in the Middle East."

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

As I read this promise from Isaiah, my thoughts turn to our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Middle East. Many believers in countries such as Israel, the Palestinian territories, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen are living with the daily uncertainty of war, violence, persecution, or the threat of losing their homes and livelihoods.

If you are one of those believers listening today, I want you to know that you are not forgotten. We are praying for you. More importantly, the Lord has not forgotten you. His promise is still true: "Fear not, for I am with you."

Jesus never promised His followers an easy road, but He did promise His presence. When our strength fails, His strength does not. When fear presses in, His hand still upholds His people. No trial, no enemy, and no hardship can separate us from His love.

Let's ask God to strengthen believers who are suffering, to protect them, to provide for their needs, and to give them boldness to continue proclaiming Christ. We are one family in Jesus, and when one part of the body suffers, we all suffer together.

Let's pray:

Father, we lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing war, persecution, and hardship today. Strengthen them according to Your promise. Help them, uphold them, and remind them that Jesus is with them wherever they are. Give them courage to remain faithful and fill them with the peace that only Christ can give. Help us to remember them in prayer and to stand with them in love. In Jesus' name, amen.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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

Keep Sharing 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: "Keep Sharing Jesus."

John 1:10-12 (KJV)

"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."

One of the hardest things we experience as Christians is sharing Jesus with people we love and seeing them reject Him. It can be discouraging, especially when it is our own family or close friends.

But remember, Jesus experienced that first. He came into the very world He created, yet the world did not recognize Him. He came to His own people, and many refused to receive Him. If our Savior was rejected, we should not be surprised when His message is sometimes rejected today.

Yet that is not the end of the story. John tells us, "But as many as received him..." Those are wonderful words of hope. Every person who believes in Jesus is given the right to become a child of God. The gospel is still God's power to save, and hearts are still being changed by His grace.

So don't give up praying. Don't stop loving. Don't quit sharing Jesus. We are not responsible for how people respond, but we are called to faithfully point them to Christ. Leave the results in God's hands, knowing that He is still calling people to Himself.

Let's pray:

Father, thank You for sending Your Son into this world to save sinners like us. Help us not to become discouraged when others reject the message of Jesus. Fill us with Your love, patience, and courage to keep sharing the gospel. We pray for our family and friends who do not yet know Christ. Open their hearts to receive Him and bring them into Your family through faith in His name. In Jesus' name, amen.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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