THANK YOU THAT I CAN PUT DISCOURAGEMENT BEHIND ME AND STIR UP MY FAITH.

GOSPEL CORNER

25/10/24

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
TODAY’S WORD

Today’s Scripture
…being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.
Colossians 1:11, NIV

STRENGTH TO ENDURE
It’s interesting that in today’s Scripture, the apostle Paul didn’t pray that God would remove every difficulty from the Colossians or deliver them instantly. He prayed that they’d have the strength to go through the tough times with a good attitude. He knew that when we’re being stretched, God is developing our character. If we keep the right attitude, if we remain at peace and rest, we will come out better than we were before.

You may be facing some battles today that have you feeling you’re not going to make it. Pray for the strength to go through it with a good attitude. The Scripture says that you have the power of the Most High God inside you to withstand whatever comes your way. You are more than a conqueror, a victor and not a victim. You have to turn the situation over to God and let it go. Don’t let it dominate your thoughts or words. Stay in peace, knowing that God is going to turn it around at the right time and use it to your advantage.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You that Your power to strengthen me in times of difficulty is greater than the greatest force that can ever come against me. Thank You that I can put discouragement behind me and stir up my faith. I believe that I am more than a conqueror and will overcome this. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

SECTION TWO

When you remember how Jesus willingly came to save you and suffered for your healing at the cross, it will cast out every fear of not receiving healing from Him.

That’s what partaking of the Holy Communion is about. When you hold the bread in your hand, simply remember how Jesus’ body was broken at the cross so that yours may be healed and whole. Say, “Lord Jesus, thank You for bearing my condition on Your own body at the cross. When the lashes fell across Your back, my condition died. It has no right to linger in my body!”

Likewise, when you partake of the cup, remember that Jesus shed His blood to save you. Say, “Jesus, thank You for Your shed blood that has washed away my sins and made me righteous. Because I am righteous in Your sight, healing belongs to me. I receive Your healing and resurrection life for my body right now.”

Beloved, remember the Lord and partake your way to divine health!