This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: When Heaven Opens.
Our Scripture is Ezekiel 1:1 (NKJV): "Now it came to pass... as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God."
Ezekiel was far from home, living among the captives in Babylon. Humanly speaking, it seemed like the worst place to experience God's presence. Yet it was there that the heavens were opened, and Ezekiel saw a vision of God's glory.
Today, we no longer look for visions like Ezekiel received, because God has given us something even greater. Hebrews 1:1–2 tells us that God, who spoke through the prophets in many ways, has now spoken to us by His Son. Jesus Christ is God's final and perfect revelation. If you want to know what God is like, look to Jesus. As Jesus said, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father."
But seeing Christ is not merely a matter of physical eyesight. The Lord must open our hearts. Jesus said in John 6:44, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him." Left to ourselves, we remain spiritually blind. It is God's gracious work to open our eyes to see the beauty of His Son and to draw us to faith in Him.
Perhaps today you feel like Ezekiel—living in difficult circumstances or wondering where God is. Remember this: the greatest vision God has given the world is His Son, Jesus Christ. Ask the Father to open your heart more and more to know Him, trust Him, and follow Him. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we see the glory, grace, and love of God.
Let's pray:
Father, thank You for speaking to us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Open our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit to see His beauty and believe Your Word. Draw those who do not yet know Christ to saving faith, and help those of us who do know Him to keep our eyes fixed on Him each day. May Jesus be our vision, our hope, and our joy. In His name we pray, 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.
Richard Templin Hancock
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God's Precious Thoughts Toward Us
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's Precious Thoughts Toward Us.
Our Scripture is Psalm 139:17 (NKJV): "How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!"
Have you ever wondered what God is thinking about you? David reminds us that God's thoughts toward His children are precious and beyond counting. The Lord is not distant or indifferent. His heart is continually set on those who belong to Him.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God's plans are for our good, to give us a future and a hope. Even when we cannot understand His ways, we can trust His heart. Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways higher than our ways. What we see as delay, He sees as perfect timing. What we see as loss, He is able to use for eternal good.
Most of all, we see God's loving thoughts fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He came to save us, keep us, and bring us safely home. The Savior who died for us now lives to intercede for us, and no circumstance can separate us from His loving care. Our security is not found in our ability to hold on to Him, but in His faithful power to hold on to us.
Today, rest in this wonderful truth: God's thoughts toward you are precious, His plans are wise, and Jesus is able to keep you every step of the way.
Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Our Scripture is Psalm 139:17 (NKJV): "How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!"
Have you ever wondered what God is thinking about you? David reminds us that God's thoughts toward His children are precious and beyond counting. The Lord is not distant or indifferent. His heart is continually set on those who belong to Him.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God's plans are for our good, to give us a future and a hope. Even when we cannot understand His ways, we can trust His heart. Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways higher than our ways. What we see as delay, He sees as perfect timing. What we see as loss, He is able to use for eternal good.
Most of all, we see God's loving thoughts fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He came to save us, keep us, and bring us safely home. The Savior who died for us now lives to intercede for us, and no circumstance can separate us from His loving care. Our security is not found in our ability to hold on to Him, but in His faithful power to hold on to us.
Today, rest in this wonderful truth: God's thoughts toward you are precious, His plans are wise, and Jesus is able to keep you every step of the way.
Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Kept by the Power 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: Kept by the Power of God.
Let's listen to God's Word in 1 Peter 1:5:
"...who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." — 1 Peter 1:5 (NKJV)
What a comforting promise this is for every believer. Our security doesn't rest on our ability to hold on to God—it rests on His power to hold on to us.
From the moment we place our faith in Jesus Christ, God keeps us. He watches over us through every trial, every temptation, and every season of life. We may stumble at times, but our Heavenly Father never abandons His children. His power is greater than our weakness, and His faithfulness never fails.
One day, our salvation will be fully revealed when Jesus returns. The God who has kept us on earth will also keep us forever in His presence. Not one of His children will be lost. What He has begun, He will surely bring to completion.
So whatever you're facing today, rest in this wonderful truth: you are kept by the power of God. Trust Him, walk with Him, and rejoice in the assurance that the One who saved you is the One who will safely bring you home.
Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Let's listen to God's Word in 1 Peter 1:5:
"...who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." — 1 Peter 1:5 (NKJV)
What a comforting promise this is for every believer. Our security doesn't rest on our ability to hold on to God—it rests on His power to hold on to us.
From the moment we place our faith in Jesus Christ, God keeps us. He watches over us through every trial, every temptation, and every season of life. We may stumble at times, but our Heavenly Father never abandons His children. His power is greater than our weakness, and His faithfulness never fails.
One day, our salvation will be fully revealed when Jesus returns. The God who has kept us on earth will also keep us forever in His presence. Not one of His children will be lost. What He has begun, He will surely bring to completion.
So whatever you're facing today, rest in this wonderful truth: you are kept by the power of God. Trust Him, walk with Him, and rejoice in the assurance that the One who saved you is the One who will safely bring you home.
Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's it for this podcast. Remember, Jesus loves you and is just a prayer away.
Kept When You Feel Weak
This is Follow Jesus Radio, encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Kept When You Feel Weak.
“who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” — 1 Peter 1:5 (WEB)
Some days, the Christian life feels like an uphill climb. You may wonder if you'll have the strength to keep going through grief, disappointment, illness, or unanswered prayers. Peter offers a wonderful reminder: your ultimate security does not depend on the strength of your grip on God, but on His faithful grip on you. You are guarded by the power of God.
Think of Elijah. After experiencing God's mighty victory on Mount Carmel, he became exhausted and discouraged, even asking the Lord to take his life. Yet God did not abandon him. He cared for him, strengthened him, and restored him for the work ahead. Or consider Peter himself. He denied the Lord three times, yet Jesus sought him out, restored him, and used him mightily. God's preserving grace was greater than Peter's failure.
Perhaps today you feel weary or inadequate. Take heart. The Lord has not forgotten you. He knows every burden you carry, every tear you shed, and every fear you quietly battle. The same God who has brought you this far will continue to keep you. His power is not exhausted by your weakness, and His faithfulness does not waver when yours does.
So today, rest in His promises rather than your performance. Keep trusting Christ, one step at a time. The Savior who called you is faithfully guarding you.
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.
“who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” — 1 Peter 1:5 (WEB)
Some days, the Christian life feels like an uphill climb. You may wonder if you'll have the strength to keep going through grief, disappointment, illness, or unanswered prayers. Peter offers a wonderful reminder: your ultimate security does not depend on the strength of your grip on God, but on His faithful grip on you. You are guarded by the power of God.
Think of Elijah. After experiencing God's mighty victory on Mount Carmel, he became exhausted and discouraged, even asking the Lord to take his life. Yet God did not abandon him. He cared for him, strengthened him, and restored him for the work ahead. Or consider Peter himself. He denied the Lord three times, yet Jesus sought him out, restored him, and used him mightily. God's preserving grace was greater than Peter's failure.
Perhaps today you feel weary or inadequate. Take heart. The Lord has not forgotten you. He knows every burden you carry, every tear you shed, and every fear you quietly battle. The same God who has brought you this far will continue to keep you. His power is not exhausted by your weakness, and His faithfulness does not waver when yours does.
So today, rest in His promises rather than your performance. Keep trusting Christ, one step at a time. The Savior who called you is faithfully guarding you.
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.
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