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.