God has your day planned

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily.  The title of this devotional thought is: God has your day planned.

Psalm 139:16 BSB

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.

Today is no accident, though it may look like one! But we have to remind ourselves God is sovereign, and He not only planned you and your life—God plans your every moment. There are no surprises with God! We may scratch our heads and wonder what is going on, but let's remind ourselves to look to our Heavenly Father and seek His wisdom for the moment. Possibly He is asking us to simply trust.

Job 14:5 NLT

You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer.

Sweet surrender to God's will brings sweet peace.

Psalm 56:8 NLT

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

Nothing goes unnoticed with God. If you face a maze of obstacles today, then trust your Heavenly Father, who has brought you this far. Always allow Jesus and His teachings to be your guide.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we recognize You hold our days and our moments in Your hand. Help us to trust Your will today. Help us to recognize when we need to go to battle with the devil. Let us know when we need to rest. Let us know when we need to pray. Let us know when it is time to enjoy your blessings. Amen.

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The Evening News and the Birth Pains

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 Evening News and the Birth Pains.

Scripture: Mark 13:8 (ESV)
"For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains."

Sometimes, watching the evening news feels like reading a transcript of Mark 13. We see headlines of geopolitical unrest, reports of natural disasters, and the tragic reality of global want. It can be overwhelming, and even frightening, to watch the world seemingly unravel in real-time.

However, for the follower of Christ, these events are not a sign that God has lost control; they are exactly what Jesus predicted. He used a specific and powerful metaphor to describe these moments: birth pains.

Birth pains are intense and painful, yet they serve a purpose—they signal that something new and glorious is about to be born. These global "pains" remind us that this world, in its current broken state, is not our final home. The labor of history is leading toward the return of the King.

Our response to the news shouldn't be panic, but persistence. Jesus warned of these things so that we would not be caught off guard. Our task remains the same regardless of the headlines: Stay obedient to Jesus to the end. Don't let the chaos of the world distract you from the Great Commission or the quiet work of daily faithfulness.

Let’s pray. Lord, when the world feels unstable, remind me that Your Word is certain. Help me to look at the news through the lens of Your prophecy and to respond with steady faith rather than fear. Grant me the strength to remain obedient and focused on Your Kingdom until the very end. Amen.

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Perfect Peace in a Distracted World.

"This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Perfect Peace in a Distracted World."

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." — Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

In the original Hebrew, the phrase "perfect peace" is actually Shalom, Shalom. In the Bible, repeating a word emphasizes its completeness and intensity. God doesn't just offer a temporary calm or the absence of conflict; He offers a double portion of peace—a wholeness that guards the heart even when the world is in chaos.

The promise comes with a condition: our minds must be "stayed" on Him. To have a "stayed" mind means to lean, to rest, or to be established firmly. Think of a pillar supporting a great building; it doesn't move when the wind blows. In these last days, Jesus is God’s final and greatest revelation to the world (Hebrews 1:1-2). When we set our minds on Jesus, we are setting our minds on the very source of life. Our anxiety often grows when our eyes are fixed on our problems, the news, or our own limitations. But when we pivot our gaze to the character of Christ—His power, His love, and His sovereignty—peace begins to settle the soul.

Isaiah reminds us that this peace exists "because he trusteth in thee." Trust is not a passive feeling; it is an active commitment. First, we must believe on Jesus that He is the Messiah. Then we follow Him and obey His Word. When we align our lives with His commands, we move out of the friction of sin and into the smooth path of His grace. Second, we must look for His return. We know the King is coming, and He is bringing His eternal peace with Him.

Take a moment to identify what has been "staying" your mind today. Is it a worry? A deadline? A grievance? Intentionally hand that thought over to God and replace it with the truth of who Jesus is.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus. I admit that my mind often wanders into fear and distraction. Today, I choose to stay my mind on You. I commit to obeying Your Word and following Your lead. Let Your perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard my heart and mind as I wait for Your glorious return. Amen.

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The Infinite Heart of God

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 Infinite Heart of God.

Scripture Focus: “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” — Psalm 139:17 (NLT)

Take a deep breath and consider the sheer scale of the universe. We often feel like a tiny speck in an infinite expanse. Yet, the Psalmist David reveals a startling truth: the Creator of those galaxies is preoccupied with you.

God is not merely aware of your existence; He is actively thinking about you. His thoughts aren’t cold or judgmental; they are "precious." If you tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand on every shore. Imagine that—for every mistake you’ve made, for every moment you’ve felt alone, there are a billion "precious thoughts" from the Father directed toward your heart.

What does God think when He looks at you? Through the lens of His Word and the sacrifice of Jesus, we know His thoughts toward you are filled with forgiveness and restoration. He thinks of the cross of Jesus, where your sins were washed away; He isn't dwelling on your past but is focused on your restored relationship with Him.

He also thinks of your healing and deliverance. Whether it is physical pain, emotional trauma, or spiritual bondage, His thoughts are plans for your wholeness. Finally, His thoughts extend to eternal life. He has prepared a place for you, thinking of the day you will step into eternity in Jesus, where every tear is wiped away.

Today, when the "accuser" tries to tell you that you are forgotten, unloved, or too far gone, replace that lie with the truth of Psalm 139. Consider which of God’s precious thoughts—Forgiveness, Healing, or your Future—you need to lean into most today.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, thank You that I am never off Your mind. Thank You that Your thoughts toward me are good, full of peace, and rooted in the finished work of Jesus. I receive Your forgiveness and Your healing today. Help me to walk in the confidence of being deeply known and perfectly loved. 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.