He Gives Eternal Life

He Gives Eternal Life

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 Gives Eternal Life.

Our foundation today comes from John 17:2:
"As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him."

The Authority of the Son
In these words, we hear Jesus speaking to the Father, revealing a profound truth: Jesus Christ has been granted absolute power over all humanity. This authority isn't for personal gain, but for a divine purpose—to be the Giver of eternal life. It is a gift held in His hand, ready for those the Father has drawn to Him.

The Desire of the Savior
In John 17:24, we see the heart of Christ. He prays: "Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory." Eternal life is not just a duration of time; it is a location and a relationship. It is the joy of being where Jesus is and seeing Him in the full, unshielded glory He possessed before the world began. He doesn't just want to save you; He wants you to be with Him.

The Satisfaction of the Soul
How does this life affect us right now? In John 4:14, Jesus promises that whoever drinks of the water He gives will never thirst. This life becomes a "well of water springing up" within the believer. It is a spiritual satisfaction that the world cannot provide and cannot take away.

The Proper Focus
Finally, in John 6:27, Jesus gives us a command: "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life." We spend so much of our energy working for things that rot, break, or fade. But Christ calls us to labor for what truly lasts—the spiritual nourishment that the Son of Man gives. Look to Jesus right now for your spiritual nourishment. Look to Jesus for eternal life.

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 New Jeruslem

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging  you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. Today’s devotional thought is titled: The New Jerusalem.

Our focus is on Revelation 21:27:

"But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

The Standard of Holiness
The New Jerusalem is not merely a restored city; it is the ultimate fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. It is the eternal dwelling place where God lives with His people. However, this verse draws a bold, immovable line: nothing unclean will ever enter it.

Because God is perfectly holy, sin cannot dwell in His presence. The New Jerusalem will not be a morally mixed society. In that city, there will be:

No corruption or hidden sin.

No deception or rebellion.

No trace of the ancient curse.

While the standard is high, the verse does not end in condemnation. It concludes with a profound hope: “Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.”

The "Lamb" is Jesus Christ. He lived the perfect life we could not and bore the weight of the sin we committed. Salvation is not a reward for moral reform; it is a gift of sovereign grace. Names are written in this book not because of human merit, but through the redeeming blood of Christ.

Entry into the New Jerusalem is not earned—it is secured.

If your confidence rests in your own efforts, the gates remain closed.

If your confidence rests in Christ, your name is written in His Book.

Have you turned from sin and trusted in Christ alone for your righteousness? If not, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ right now. The New Jerusalem will be perfectly pure, and the Lamb who was slain is the only one who can make you clean enough to enter.

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 Greatest Inheritance

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 Greatest Inheritance.

John 17:26 (WEB)  "I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them."

In the final moments before the cross, Jesus’ focus was entirely on the future of His followers. When He speaks of "them," He is defining the family of believers—those who have placed their trust in Him. He isn't just reciting a closing statement; He is revealing the ultimate goal of His mission.

Jesus didn't come simply to provide a set of rules or a distant hope. He came to give us an identity. By making the Father’s "name" known, He was introducing us to the character, the authority, and the heart of God. He moved us from being strangers to being heirs, ensuring we see the Father not as a distant judge, but as the source of a love that defines our existence.

Jesus said He has made the name known and will continue to make it known. Our relationship with God isn't a one-time transaction; it’s a lifelong, deepening discovery. Every day is an opportunity for Jesus to reveal more of the Father’s heart to us.

The most staggering part of this verse is the quality of the love promised to us. Jesus asks that the exact same love the Father has for the Son would reside within us. You are not loved with a "secondary" version of God's affection; you are cherished with the same infinite delight that the Father has for Jesus.

Jesus concludes with the promise of His own indwelling: "and I in them." We are never left to navigate life’s struggles in our own strength. Christ Himself provides the power and the peace from within, making His home in the hearts of those who believe.

Let us pray. Lord Jesus, thank You for bringing me into the family of God and revealing the Father’s heart to me. I ask that Your Spirit would help me grasp the depth of this love—a love that doesn't fluctuate based on my performance. Thank You for living in me and being my strength today. 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.

Fear God be blessed

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Fear God be blessed.

Proverbs 14:27 BSB

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

I have a great idea. Let's make it our aim to fear our God today. I'm talking about the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God who sent Messiah Jesus. Looking up to God and fixing our love and devotion on Him brings the daily blessing of His company! What a happy situation! I want to be happy today, how about you?

Fixing our minds on God and fearing Him is a fountain of life. Imagine one of those big fountains you see in some cities, with all that water gushing up and about. On hot summer days, you can see kids stepping into those fountains to find refreshment and cool down from the heat. In the same way, we go to God and experience the refreshing blessing of being filled fresh and anew with His Holy Spirit. A well, a spring as it were, will gush out from us to bless others!

Yes, let's fear God today. What a happy day that will be.

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.