Revival Radio with John Miller

What would you like your life to be like? If you could pick something that you could be guaranteed, what would you ask for? How about the goodness of God? – That would be really awesome. Add in God’s mercy – you’ll need that a lot! And today, Pastor John shows that in Christ, you have both of these throughout your life. Plus: you have eternity with Christ in heaven. What better guarantee could the Good Shepherd possibly give than to make these promises to you? Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Eternity.

It’s easy to look around at others, see what they have, and then wonder why things don’t seem to be as good for you. It’s easier to see what God hasn’t done for you than what He has. Today, Pastor John reminds himself, and you, that God’s blessings are abundant, overabundant, and super-over abundant. God has prepared a table for you. He welcomes you with oil. He pours so much of His goodness into your cup that it overflows. He has provided everything you need because of His extravagant love. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

If you’ve heard the Twenty-Third Psalm, you’ve probably wondered about some of the imagery. Why does God set up a table when there are enemies nearby? Why pour oil on your head? And is He clumsy filling your cup, so that it spills over onto the table? Of course, as Pastor John shares today, there are many better explanations than that. The focus of the table is that it’s God who’s preparing it for you. The oil is His greeting. And the overflowing cup is his Spirit flowing into you, then out to others. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

You’ve probably heard, in that beautiful King James language, “Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” But, how does that work? What’s so comforting about a rod and a staff in the hand of a shepherd? Today, Pastor John explores that metaphor by showing that it represents two aspects of Jesus’s protection of you. First, He stands opposed to the enemies of your soul. And second, He’s ready to pull you back to the path when you stray. And the result is that you can confidently say, “I will fear no evil.” Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could follow the Lord, and He would always lead you to green pastures and quiet waters? And isn’t it wonderful that when you stray, He restores your soul? Today, Pastor John agrees. But God has other places to lead you, too. Undoubtedly, you’ve gone through some pretty scary places. And you might wonder why God would allow pain, sorrow, and suffering to come into your life. But He has His good reasons. And… He will be WITH you. And… He will comfort you. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.

Life is full of storms. You’re either in a storm, or you’re coming out of a storm, or a storm is on the horizon. Why would God let so many troubles come upon you? Today, Pastor John demonstrates from the teachings and the examples of the Bible that God brings storms for His good purposes. He leads you. Not just from one place to another on earth. But in the paths of righteousness. His plan for you is to conform you to His image. And that may mean a lot of chipping away at your own goals. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Right Paths.

“Trusting in the Lord” sounds easy… in theory. But how do you put it into practice? How do you know if you’re following God or following your own ways? Today, Pastor John has the key: God will lead you in paths of righteousness. If someone or something is leading you toward a path that involves a compromise of your Christian convictions, that’s not God. He wants to lead you in the right paths. And that’s for your good. And it’s for the sake of His Name – His glory and His honor. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Right Paths.

If you’ve thought about Jesus’s parable about the shepherd who loses only one out of a hundred sheep, you may have wondered about his priorities. After all, isn’t ninety-nine sheep a pretty good flock? Today, Pastor John reminds us that Jesus’s story isn’t about sheep; it’s about people. God cares about every person in His flock. If you’re the one sheep who has wandered off, He will come for you. And when He finds you, no matter what situation you’ve gotten yourself into, He wants to restore your soul. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Restoration.

A familiar theme in stories or movies involves a person who gets into a situation from which it’s impossible to save himself. Then the hero comes along and rescues him. Today, Pastor John shows how God, the good Shepherd, comes along to rescue his helpless and hopeless sheep. You may be like a sheep that’s lost and can’t find its way home, or has fallen and can’t get up. But God is faithful, and when you call for Him, He'll come and rescue you. And you can say, with the Psalmist, “He restoreth my soul.” Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Restoration.

When you’re looking for nourishment and refreshment, where do you go? Well, you could go to your favorite restaurant. That’s for physical food. But what about nourishment for your life and refreshment for your soul? What restaurant has that on the menu? Today, Pastor John finds that menu for you. It’s called the Twenty-Third Psalm. God wants to be your Shepherd – your personal Shepherd. To give you what you need to live an abundant life. Oh yeah, one more thing… He’ll pick up the check. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Rest.

We live in a complicated world. There are plenty of things to worry about. And there’s always just SO MUCH work that has to get done. The idea of “rest” is a pretty foreign word today. Many people can’t translate that word into real life. But today, Pastor John shows that there is one sure source of rest. And that’s the Lord, the Good Shepherd. When the Lord is your Shepherd, he leads you to the pastures and waters where you can find nourishment and refreshment for your soul. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Rest.

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” These may be the most well-known and most beloved words ever written. But today, as Pastor John explores the Twenty-Third Psalm, he shows that it’s more than just a nice sentiment for times of trouble. This Psalm contains one of the fullest descriptions of God’s provision that you’ll find anywhere in the Bible. As your Shepherd, God wants you to find your rest in Him. As your Good Shepherd, He wants you to lead you through life and into eternity. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, The Lord is my Shepherd.

What do you think of the Twenty-Third Psalm, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” how do you picture David as he was writing it? Perhaps he was a young man, sitting under a tree, peacefully watching his sheep. Maybe he wrote it as a warrior king. But today, Pastor John suggests that he may have written it in his elder years. Perhaps he looked back on everything the Lord had brought him through, and only then could he truly see the full picture. Wherever stage of life you’re in, the Lord can be your Shepherd too. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, The Lord is my Shepherd.

If you were to ask people what’s in the Bible, what kind of answers would you get? Many people think it’s pages and pages of rules, like reading the Congressional Record. Others think of it like a history book that’s just a bunch of facts and dates. But Pastor John has a much different take on it today. The Bible is God “speaking.” And when you listen to Him, and align your life upon His words, you’ll find that the Bible is a source of unspeakable joy. Something that’s found in no other source. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 19, as he continues his message, The Sufficient Scripture.

You’ve probably heard that the Bible is “inspired” by God. But what’s so unusual about that? After all, the word “inspired” can mean a lot of things. You could be inspired by seeing a beautiful sunset in the mountains. Maybe you see a situation in your community, and you’re inspired to do something about it. But today, Pastor John explains two important aspects of the Bible’s inspiration. One: it’s by God. Two, He actually “breathes” it out. When you’re reading the Bible, you’re reading His message to you. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 19, as he begins his message, The Sufficient Scripture.

Who do you listen to? What voices do you hear: from your friends, your social media, your consumption of movies and television? Today, Pastor John has a warning: whatever you listen to, eventually is what you’ll believe. The best way to control what your mind thinks about, is by controlling what you put into it. The apostle Paul lists six very specific things to be thinking about. What’s true; what’s honorable; what’s just; what’s pure; what’s lovely; and what’s of good report. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Philippians chapter 4 as he continues his message How to Have The God of Peace.

Have you ever been sitting somewhere and noticed that your mind has been wandering? Have you ever been listening to someone and then realized you didn’t hear a thing they just said? Today, Pastor John has a pretty simple message: “think about what you think about.” Don’t turn your mind off and let it go wherever it wants to go. It probably won’t go to a good place. Instead, there are six specific things that the apostle Paul tells his readers to think about. You can set your mind on these things, too. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, as he begins his message, How to Have The God of Peace.

If you’ve ever gone to a doctor, you’ve probably gotten a prescription. Then you go to the pharmacy, get the prescription filled, take the medicine, and hopefully you feel better. Today, Pastor John has a prescription for something way more important than your physical health. It’s a prescription for having the peace of God. It’s a peace that passes understanding. It’s foreign to the experience of an unsaved person. And even you can’t understand or explain it. But you can have it. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, as he continues his message, How to Have Peace with God.

Most people in this world are seeking something. Some want to be famous or significant. Others just want to live a quiet and peaceful life. And some just want some particular thrill or pleasure. But behind all these longings is usually just a desire for happiness. But what IS happiness? Today, Pastor John has something to talk about that’s much better than just happiness. It’s called joy. Joy doesn’t depend on your circumstances. It depends on your attitude and your practices. You can find it in Jesus. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, as he begins his message, How to Have Peace with God.

People want to be part of something special. It could be their local sports team that is going to the big game. Or a candidate for political office for whom they’ve campaigned tirelessly. But people want to be part of something that matters. Today, Pastor John shows that all Christians are part of something vastly more important than anything on earth. You are part of God’s city, where He rules. You’re a member of His family, whom He loves. And you’re being built up into His building, where He lives. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, as he continues his message, He Is Our Peace.