Jesus Is With Us Always
Matthew 28:19-20 CSB
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Thank God that, as believers in Jesus Christ, we can share His Good News today! And you know what caught my attention in those words of Jesus? He said, “And remember, I am with you always...”
This is the great miracle of walking with Jesus. You, me, and all believers can walk with Jesus every day. And if you have not placed your faith in Jesus, I encourage you to do so and experience this miracle for yourself.
Psalm 46:7 reminds us:
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge...”
That puts a smile on my face and makes me feel warm all over!
And remember what we are told in Isaiah 41:10:
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Aren’t you glad that God wants to be with us?
Let’s draw close to Him this very moment.
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.
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Learning The Way Of God
Learning The Way Of God
Psalm 25:4-5 CSB
“Make your ways known to me, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.”
As I reflected on this Bible passage, I was reminded that to know the ways of the LORD, I simply look to Jesus and His teachings in the Bible.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:27:
“All things have been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him.”
As I look to Jesus, I see my Heavenly Father. John 1:18 tells us:
“No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father's side—He has revealed Him.”
We can easily be led in many directions by many teachings and many personalities, but in doing so, we can miss Jesus and His Word. Jesus should be enough for us.
And remember what Jesus said in John 14:9:
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been among you all this time and you do not know me, Philip? The one who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?’”
In John 8:31-32 we read:
“Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”
Today, let’s not settle for anything less than our Lord Jesus. Let’s look to Him, learn His ways, follow His teachings, and remain in His Word.
Psalm 25:4-5 CSB
“Make your ways known to me, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.”
As I reflected on this Bible passage, I was reminded that to know the ways of the LORD, I simply look to Jesus and His teachings in the Bible.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:27:
“All things have been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him.”
As I look to Jesus, I see my Heavenly Father. John 1:18 tells us:
“No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father's side—He has revealed Him.”
We can easily be led in many directions by many teachings and many personalities, but in doing so, we can miss Jesus and His Word. Jesus should be enough for us.
And remember what Jesus said in John 14:9:
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been among you all this time and you do not know me, Philip? The one who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?’”
In John 8:31-32 we read:
“Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”
Today, let’s not settle for anything less than our Lord Jesus. Let’s look to Him, learn His ways, follow His teachings, and remain in His Word.
Focus On Jesus
Focus On Jesus
Matthew 5:6 CSB
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Let’s encourage each other today to hunger and thirst for Jesus and His righteousness—to be right with God through Christ and to live right in obedience to Jesus.
Remember, Jesus has the spiritual nourishment we need:
Isaiah 55:1 CSB
“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost!”
And Jesus—not man, man’s religion, or any religious organization—satisfies the longing soul:
John 4:14 CSB
“But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”
Jesus and His teachings are our nourishment:
John 6:48 CSB
“I am the bread of life.”
If religious activity has left you empty, then come to Jesus:
John 7:37 CSB
“On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’”
Our calling is simple yet profound: Believe in Jesus, serve Jesus, and follow Jesus. Listen to the teachings of Jesus in the Bible and put His words into practice.
And make sure we give all the glory to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus.
Matthew 5:6 CSB
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Let’s encourage each other today to hunger and thirst for Jesus and His righteousness—to be right with God through Christ and to live right in obedience to Jesus.
Remember, Jesus has the spiritual nourishment we need:
Isaiah 55:1 CSB
“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost!”
And Jesus—not man, man’s religion, or any religious organization—satisfies the longing soul:
John 4:14 CSB
“But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”
Jesus and His teachings are our nourishment:
John 6:48 CSB
“I am the bread of life.”
If religious activity has left you empty, then come to Jesus:
John 7:37 CSB
“On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’”
Our calling is simple yet profound: Believe in Jesus, serve Jesus, and follow Jesus. Listen to the teachings of Jesus in the Bible and put His words into practice.
And make sure we give all the glory to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus.
His Yoke Brings Rest
His Yoke Brings Rest
"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." — Matthew 11:30 (NKJV)
Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Whatever the burden, Jesus has an invitation for you.
He says, "Come to Me."
Jesus never intended for us to carry life's heaviest burdens alone. When He speaks about His yoke being easy and His burden being light, He's inviting us to walk closely with Him. Instead of struggling in our own strength, we can rely on His. Instead of being overwhelmed by worry, we can rest in His care.
The circumstances around us may not change overnight, but something wonderful happens when we give our burdens to Christ. He gives us peace in the middle of the storm, strength for each new day, and the assurance that we're never walking alone.
So today, whatever is weighing on your heart, give it to Jesus. Trust Him with your concerns, lean on His promises, and let Him carry what you were never meant to bear.
"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." — Matthew 11:30 (NKJV)
Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Whatever the burden, Jesus has an invitation for you.
He says, "Come to Me."
Jesus never intended for us to carry life's heaviest burdens alone. When He speaks about His yoke being easy and His burden being light, He's inviting us to walk closely with Him. Instead of struggling in our own strength, we can rely on His. Instead of being overwhelmed by worry, we can rest in His care.
The circumstances around us may not change overnight, but something wonderful happens when we give our burdens to Christ. He gives us peace in the middle of the storm, strength for each new day, and the assurance that we're never walking alone.
So today, whatever is weighing on your heart, give it to Jesus. Trust Him with your concerns, lean on His promises, and let Him carry what you were never meant to bear.
Chosen And Appointed
Chosen And Appointed
"In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will,"
Fellow follower of Jesus, know that you have a destiny. Your future is bright and filled with the promises of God. Let's open our Bibles today and discover who we are, where we are going, and how we are being blessed.
*** We have been chosen to receive God's Grace and peace in abundance:
1 Peter 1:2 NIV
"who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance."
*** We have been chosen to become brothers and sisters to Jesus:
Romans 8:29 NIV
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 12:50 NIV
"For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
How wonderful it is to know that we are loved so much by God!
Revelation 4:11 NKJV
"You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."
Let's pray:
Thank you, Heavenly Father, that we have these marvelous blessings in Christ. Our desire is to follow Your Son, Jesus Christ, and be a witness to Him in this world today. Please help us to accomplish that. Thank you. Amen.
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