The reason you face difficulties, things that may not seem fair, is because God has an awesome future in store for you.

Gospel Corner

08/03/25

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
Today’s Word

Today’s Scripture
God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Exodus 13:17, NLT

Tested and Proven
When the Israelites were in the desert on their way to the Promised Land, God didn’t take them the easiest way because they weren’t prepared for war. The longer route with the delays and difficulties wasn’t because God wanted to make their life miserable. He was getting them ready for enemies that would have defeated them. Having to deal with hardships, not knowing what they were going to eat, people coming against them, was all strategic. That was growing them up, making them stronger. God knew they needed that to go into the Promised Land.

The reason you face difficulties, things that may not seem fair, is because God has an awesome future in store for you. That’s a time of testing. Where God is taking you is going to take greater faith, greater strength, greater patience. Every challenge you face is a sign that God is getting you ready for something you’ve never seen. Don’t get sour. Have a new perspective. That’s how you grow. That’s how you come out stronger, more confident, more patient, more loving, more forgiving.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that my faith and trust are anchored to You and Your mighty power at work in my life. Thank You that I don’t have to be moved by the tests and troubles I face because I know that You are making me stronger. I declare that I am coming out better. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

I am sure you know that Romans 5:17 is a verse I love to preach on. It tells us that those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through Jesus Christ!

My friend, when you reign in life, you reign over sin and destructive addictions. You reign over sickness and disease. You reign over poverty and lack. In other words, you reign over anything that holds you back from experiencing the abundant life that Jesus died to give you!

Beloved, the Lord’s desire is for you to reign in life. The more you receive the revelation of the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, the more you will experience His abundant provision for every area of your life.

Now, we know that faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of Christ (Rom. 10:17 NASB), so keep on hearing the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness preached. The more you hear, the more you will receive.

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