Joel Osteen Daily Devotional (September 15, 2025) The What-Ifs.
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Hebrews 11:8, NIV
Today's Word: There are times when God is going to call you to step into the unknown, and it’s not always going to make sense. Your own thoughts will tell you, “You better play it safe. What if it doesn’t work out?” But just because you don’t have all the answers, and just because you’re uncomfortable, doesn’t mean you aren’t supposed to step into the unknown. If you’ll take that step, trusting that God knows what He’s doing, then each step of the way there will be provision, favor, and protection. If Abraham had put his comfort above fulfilling his purpose, we wouldn’t be talking about him. You can’t play it safe your whole life and reach the fullness of your destiny. Don’t let the what-ifs talk you out of it. “What if I fail? What if I don’t have the funds? What if they say no?” What if you excel? What if you discover new gifts you didn’t know you had? What if it leads you to more opportunities? Be bold and take that next step of faith into a new level of favor.
Prayer For Today - “Father, thank You for calling me to follow You and Your direction for my life. Thank You that I need not fear the unknown because You are ordering my steps. I ask You to make clear the next step that I should take and I will take it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
