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.

Help Me, 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:

Help Me, Jesus

Let's listen to God's Word in Psalm 61:2–3 (KJV):

"From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? David certainly did. He didn't pretend to be strong. Instead, he cried out to God and prayed, "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

When our hearts are overwhelmed, our prayers don't have to be long or complicated. Sometimes the most powerful prayer is simply, "Help me, Jesus."

Then, by faith, begin to thank Him even before you see the answer. Say, "Thank You, Jesus, that You are with me. Thank You that You are already at work." As you wait on Him, trust that He will give you the wisdom, strength, and direction you need for the next step.

David remembered that God had always been his shelter and his strong tower. The same is true for us. Jesus is our Rock. He is our refuge when life feels too heavy. He never leaves us to face our burdens alone.

So today, if your heart is overwhelmed, don't carry the weight by yourself. Simply pray, "Help me, Jesus." Then thank Him, trust Him, and watch how He faithfully leads you one step at a time.

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 Our Portion

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 Our Portion.

Let's listen to God's Word in Psalm 16:5 (KJV):

"The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot."

What a comforting truth! David didn't find his greatest joy in possessions or circumstances. His greatest treasure was the Lord Himself. The same is true for us. Because of Jesus Christ, we have received something far greater than anything this world can offer—we have Jesus Himself.

Jesus is our portion. Through His death on the cross and His resurrection, He has given us the forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and an inheritance that will never fade away. No earthly possession can compare to knowing Him.

David also says that the Lord is "the portion...of my cup." Every day, Jesus is our cup of blessing. As we spend time in His Word, enjoy His presence, and follow His teachings, our hearts are filled with His peace, joy, and grace. There is no greater blessing than walking with Him.

Finally, David says, "Thou maintainest my lot." What a wonderful reminder that Jesus is our sovereign Lord. He lovingly watches over every part of our lives. Nothing is outside His care. He knows what we need, He orders our steps, and He faithfully works all things according to His perfect will.

So today, let your heart rest in Jesus. He is your portion, your cup of blessing, and your faithful Savior. If you have Him, you have everything you truly need.

Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.

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