Ep. 540: King Jesus Is Out For Your Good
Guided by Faith: Daily Christian Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young AdultsShow Notes
What if you are afraid to fully surrender your life to Jesus because you are not sure He is really a good King? In the final episode of this week’s Guided by Faith series, Jay offers an encouraging reminder that King Jesus is out for your good. Colossians 1:13–14 describes salvation as God delivering us from the domain of darkness and transferring us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, where we have redemption and forgiveness of sins. Jesus does not call us into a kingdom of misery or meaningless restrictions, but into a kingdom marked by joy, peace, love, kindness, purpose, fellowship, and hope. As followers of Jesus, we become part of a spiritual family, receive the presence and comfort of the Holy Spirit, discover meaning and purpose in God’s mission, and look forward to an eternal inheritance in the new heavens and new earth. Following King Jesus does not mean a life without hardship, suffering, trials, or difficult decisions. Instead, it means facing those difficulties with God and trusting that He is working through them for good and for His glory. Jay encourages teens and young adults not to let fear, suffering, or uncertainty make them doubt the goodness of their King. Jesus is King, Jesus is good, and He is worthy of our trust and obedience. Let Jesus rule your life because He is not only your King, He is a good King who is working for your ultimate good.
Listen and Subscribe: [Apple Podcasts] | [Spotify]
Connect with Us: Website: www.guidedbyfaith.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuidedbyFaithPodcast Instagram: @guidedbyfaith_podcast
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and share it with friends who might benefit from this message.
***Pick up a copy of Jay’s new Journal: Renewed: The 365-Day Christian Gratitude Journal https://amzn.to/3MLWavl
Guided By Faith is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
#GuidedByFaith #ChristianTeens #ChristianYoungAdults #JesusIsKing #KingJesus #JesusIsGood #GoodKing #ChristianDiscipleship #FollowingJesus #TrustJesus #FaithInJesus #Colossians1 #KingdomOfGod #HolySpirit #ChristianHope #EternalLife #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #TeenDevotional #YoungAdultDevotional #ChristianPodcast
Keywords: King Jesus is out for your good, Jesus is a good King, Jesus is King, King Jesus, trusting Jesus, following Jesus, kingdom of God, Christian teens, Christian young adults, Christian discipleship, faith in Jesus, trusting God through hardship, suffering and faith, purpose in life, spiritual family, Holy Spirit, eternal inheritance, new heavens and new earth, Colossians 1, Christian hope, Christian devotional, teen devotional, young adult devotional, Christian podcast
More from Guided by Faith: Daily Christian Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults
Are you the kind of friend who shows up for others, or do you tend to take more than you give? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Philippians 2:3–8 and Jesus’ example of humility and selfless love to help you evaluate the health of your friendships and recognize the difference between genuine friendship and selfishness. Discover how to become a more thoughtful, generous, and dependable friend by listening well, caring about others’ needs, and finding practical ways to serve without expecting anything in return.
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who deeply hurt you, betrayed your trust, or caused lasting pain? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Jesus’ powerful parable in Matthew 18:21–35 to show how God’s incredible forgiveness toward us should shape the way we forgive others. Discover why forgiveness matters for your spiritual growth, how bitterness can affect your heart, and how to take a step toward forgiveness while recognizing that forgiveness does not always mean restoring trust or returning to an unsafe relationship.
Did you know that God connects honoring your parents with a special promise? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Ephesians 6:1–3 to explain what it means to honor your father and mother, why honoring them goes beyond simple obedience, and how to show respect even when your parents are imperfect. Discover how biblical wisdom can shape your relationship with your parents, how God’s promises fit into the hope of eternity, and practical ways to honor your mom and dad while maintaining appropriate boundaries in difficult relationships.
How do you treat people who have nothing to offer you in return? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Jesus’ challenging words in Luke 14:12–14 and what they teach us about generosity, humility, and loving people without expecting anything back. Discover how serving those who cannot repay you reflects the heart of Jesus, why the way someone treats others matters when considering a dating relationship, and how you can live for the eternal rewards that come from God rather than the temporary approval of people.
What might Jesus’ rewards for faithfulness look like in eternity? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Jesus’ Parable of the Minas and what it teaches us about faithfully using the money, relationships, talents, influence, and opportunities God has entrusted to us. While salvation is a free gift received by grace through faith, Jay explains that our faithfulness now matters forever and encourages you to live with the hope of one day hearing Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”