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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.

A New Song of Joy

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: A New Song of Joy.

"Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth."
— Psalm 33:3-4 (KJV)

Have you ever had praise spontaneously burst out of your heart? There have been times when that has happened to me.

The Psalmist calls us to sing a new song to the Lord.And as believers in Jesus Christ, we have the absolute greatest reason in the universe to sing!

We are filled with a deep, quiet happiness because we have been completely rescued. Through faith in the precious blood of Jesus, we have been saved from the wrath to come. We no longer have to walk in fear of death or judgment; instead, we walk in the secure, peaceful light of His salvation.

What a privilege it is to intimately know the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus to redeem us and make us His own.

And notice why we can sing with such bold confidence: "For the word of the LORD is right; and all His works are done in truth."

In a world where human promises are constantly broken and cultural opinions shift like the wind, the Word of God stands completely firm. You can always count on what God says to you in His Word, the Bible. It never fails, it never expires, and it is entirely true.

Reach out and embrace those wonderful promises for yourself. Claim His promise to never leave you, His promise to provide for you, and His promise to lead you. Because the Word of the Lord is right, your future is secure.

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

Children 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: Children of God.

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:"
— John 1:12 (NKJV)

Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible gift of receiving and believing?

Think back for a moment. Do you remember when the Lord Jesus first came into your consciousness? Do you remember the exact season when His name, His sacrifice, and His love first began to feel real and deeply personal to you?

That moment wasn't an accident, and it wasn't just a random thought. That was the Holy Spirit of God opening your spiritually blind eyes, softening your heart, and drawing you directly to Christ. Left to ourselves, we were blind. But by His sovereign grace, God gave us sight.

And look at the high privilege He has given to those of us who believe. We aren't just servants; we are family. As the Apostle Paul writes:

"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus."
— Galatians 3:26 (NKJV)

Think about that truth as you go about your busy routine today. You are a child of the Living God. You are loved, you are secure, and you are highly valued. Let that truth fill your heart with a deep, quiet happiness today. No matter what trials or stress you might face hours from now, you can rejoice because you belong to Him.

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

Our Secure Hiding Place

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: Our Secure Hiding Place.

"For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock."
— Psalm 27:5 (KJV)

I have been learning that when life's unexpected trials overwhelm us, we don't have to face them unprotected. The psalmist reminds us that God has a secure sanctuary waiting for us. For believers today, that hiding place has a name: Jesus.

When you place your daily faith and trust in Him, you are safely tucked away in His presence. He doesn’t just shield you from the wind; He lifts you up and sets your feet on a solid rock that cannot be shaken. Whatever storm you are facing in this season, run to Jesus. Rest in His peace, trust His promises, and let Him be your cover today.

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

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For the Heavily Burdened

This is Follow Jesus Radio encouraging you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. The title of this devotional thought is: For the Heavily Burdened.

Heavily burdened today?
Psalm 55:22 KJV
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

As the Lord sustains you, may you be blessed as you set the Lord before you.
Psalms 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Trust God to lift you up.
Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

God never slumbers, as He constantly watches over your life.
Psalms 121:3
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Praise God that God keeps you.
1 Peter 1:5
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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