GOSPEL CORNER: BE OF GOOD CHEER! THERE IS NO DISEASE OR CONDITION THAT IS GREATER THAN THE PERFECT, FINISHED WORK JESUS HAS ACCOMPLISHED FOR YOU. DECLARE WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MADE IN CHRIST AND SEE YOUR BODY MANIFEST THIS TRUTH!

11/07/24

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
TODAY’S WORD

Today’s Scripture
“The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son.”
Ezekiel 18:20, ESV

BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES
Many of the things we struggle with have been passed down in our family line. We inherit our parents’ DNA that determines our eye color and height, and we also inherit genetic predispositions to attitudes, habits, and behaviors. Research shows how depression, anger, low self-esteem, and addictions can be passed down. The Scripture calls this “an iniquity,” which means a hereditary weakness. Whole families may battle with alcoholism, dysfunctions, or strife and division that keep getting passed down.

It’s good to study your family history and see what your strengths and weaknesses are. Where does your family excel, and where do you see a pattern of mediocrity, compromise, and failure? Today’s Scripture says that you don’t have to let an iniquity continue on through you. It’s been in your family line, but you can put an end to the negative cycle. You can be the exception, the difference maker, the one who says, “I’m going to deal with this addiction, this anger, this compromise, this depression. I’m not going to let my history keep me from my destiny.”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that I don’t have to be defined by my family’s past, by dysfunctions or iniquities that were passed down to me. Thank You that I can take a stand and remove anything that is holding me back. I declare that I will be the difference maker who rises up to put it to an end. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

SECTION TWO

The Bible says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” This means that how you see yourself determines your physical health. So how do you see yourself in the midst of your symptoms, or after hearing your doctor’s negative report?

Beloved, the truth is that through Jesus’ finished work at the cross, you are completely righteous and completely redeemed from every curse of sickness (Gal. 3:13 NIV). You are God’s beloved child for whom Jesus did a complete work to save, heal, and deliver.

So don’t see yourself as the sick trying to get healed. You are the healed, righteous, and beloved child of God facing some symptoms.

Be of good cheer! There is no disease or condition that is greater than the perfect, finished work Jesus has accomplished for you. Declare what you’ve been made in Christ and see your body manifest this truth!