TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed”
(1 Peter 4:12–13, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
It’s one thing to know that you’re going into a challenging season. You get prepared for it. You get mentally ready. But what about the difficulties that we don’t see coming? The unexpected crisis that catches us off-guard? Sometimes, it can seem so overwhelming that it almost knocks the wind right out of us.
The Scripture says that we shouldn’t be surprised by fiery trials. That’s because the forces of darkness would not be fighting against you if they didn’t know that God has something amazing in your future! Sometimes, those unexpected difficulties are just a sign that you’re on the right track. It’s always darkest just before the dawn appears. The enemy always fights the hardest when you are closest to your breakthrough. The key is to stay the course and keep fighting the good fight of faith. Keep your joy and keep declaring God’s Word over your future. God has promised that you will overcome every obstacle. You will defeat every enemy, and right now, I declare that you will fulfill your destiny in Jesus’ name!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for walking with me in every season of life. Today, I cast all of my cares on You. I cast all of my difficulties, all of my questions, and all of my concerns. Thank You for working all things out for my good. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Good morning
The message is not new but with has a new meaning everytime I hear it… no matter how big the problems we are facing, we have a God that is bigger and that is why we must never give up the Faith.
A blessed Sunday to you all.
Amen,amen,amen,amen
Zambians, surely even the Bible must be imported from America? Who is this Joel and Victoria? From Texas. I am not against my brother and sister but you guys who quote other people you dont even know leaving those local but powerful preachers. I have never seen an American preacher quoting an African preacher. Let those in charge uplift our local preachers and it will make sense.
God is faithful no matter what you do he remains faithful to his word. Thank you Lord for your mercyful ways.