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Joyce Meyer (January-06-2021) Daily Devotional: Get Some Rest

Each evening the sun sets on all of our problems and on all of the mistakes we made that day.

But something marvelous happens to us as we sleep—the Lord gives us rest physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are renewed and rejuvenated to face the next day.

Today we may wake up with the same problems we had when we went to bed, problems that yesterday we felt we just couldn't take anymore. But somehow today, after proper rest and sleep, we think, I can do it; I can face it again.

God promises to renew our strength when we rest in Him.

Prayer Starter: Father God, thank you for good rest. I know I can face every challenge today because You are with me. I lift up all of my concerns to You right now. I choose to believe Your Word. Thank you for rejuvenating me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

John Hagee (January-05-2023) Daily Devotional: Romans 10:17 - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

If you want to build your faith in God, the only way to do it is by hearing His Word. God’s Word has the power to go forth and accomplish His purposes in your life. It builds faith that gives life to your dreams, gives strength to your body, and builds a hedge of protection that brings you peace of mind. God’s Word gives you faith that as you confront what look like mountains of impossibility, whether it’s a financial or spiritual or physical impossibility, you can say to that mountain,“Be removed and cast into the midst of the sea.” It gives you strength to take the next step when you think the hill is too hard to climb. His Word builds the kind of faith that says,“I may be pressed on every side, but if God is for me, who can be against me?”

That kind of faith comes when you hear the Word of God and receive it into your heart. Hearing the Word of God gives you the kind of faith to look at the world, the flesh and the devil today and declare that you are more than a conqueror through Christ!

Today's Blessing: Father, I thank You for the victory. Thank You for faith that overcomes the world. Now bless us and keep us and give Your angels charge over us. Go before us and behind us. Let Your goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives. Give us a special sense of Your abiding peace, love and joy this week to know that You will never leave us nor forsake us and that Your plans, O Lord, are to prosper us and give us good success. In Jesus’ name, we receive it.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Genesis 11:1-13:4
• New Testament - Matthew 5:1-26
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalms 5:1-12, Proverbs 1:24-28

John Hagee (January-03-2023) Daily Devotional: Matthew 7:7-8 - Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

What is it that you want God to do for you, for your family, for your finances, in your physical body today? Whatever it is, no matter how impossible others declare it to be, regardless of whether or not you think it can be done, ask Him to do exactly what you’re looking for. In Jesus’ name, ask that whatever mountain needs to be moved will be moved. Ask that whatever door needs to be opened will be opened. Ask that whatever crooked way needs to be straight will be made straight.

Read Jesus’ words in today’s Scripture out loud and believe His promise. Every hindrance can be broken, and every chain of bondage can be destroyed by Him who sets us free. Those who are without hope can be filled with hope by the God of all hope. Families that are broken can be restored by our great Redeemer. Weak bodies can be strengthened and diseases healed by His healing touch. New business opportunities can be opened and favor rest upon you. You can be blessed in your going out and in your coming in from this day forward. So ask Him now and receive!

Today's Blessing: Father, I’m asking You for every person living in the land of not enough. As they honor the Lord God with their living and their giving, that You will take them to the promised land of more than enough. They’re Your children, and You want to give them the very best. And I ask you, Father, to pour upon them the blessings of Abraham. I’m asking You, Father, to release Your anointing on their finances, to remove the burden of debt, and break the yoke of need because it is the destiny of a child of God to live in abundance in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Genesis 5:1-7:24
• New Testament - Matthew 3:7-4:11
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalms 3:1-8, Proverbs 1:10-19

Joel Osteen (December-31-2021) Today's Word: Run with Purpose

Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26, NLT -  I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.

Today’s Word: With the new year comes fresh starts, resolutions, and new beginnings. It's a good time to reevaluate what you're doing. Refocus your life. Get rid of any distractions. Paul said every step he took was purposeful. When we understand the value of time and see each day of the coming year as the gift that it is, it helps us to keep the right perspective.

God has entrusted you with His life. He's put gifts and talents on the inside. You're not just on planet earth taking up space. You're a person of destiny. With that gift of life comes a responsibility to develop your talents, to pursue your dreams, and to become who God's created you to be. Have you set short-term and long-term goals for your life? Do you have a plan? What specific steps will you take to improve your use of time and start taking steps toward your goals and becoming who God's created you to be?

Prayer for Today: "Father, thank You for the new year ahead and new beginnings. Help me to reevaluate what I am doing, to refocus my life, and to get rid of anything that's distracting me from Your plan for my life. I want to run this year with Your purpose before me. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Joyce Meyer (December-30-2021) Daily Devotional: Nothing Satisfies Like God

Adam and Eve believed Satan’s lie that there was something outside of God’s provision that would satisfy them (see Genesis 3:1–7). We each make this same mistake until we learn that nothing can deeply, truly satisfy us except the presence of God.

For years, I wanted my ministry to grow. When it didn’t, I became frustrated and dissatisfied. I fasted, prayed, and tried everything I knew to get more people to come to my meetings. I remember complaining when God wouldn’t give me the increase I wanted. I would go to a meeting, and everybody would be late, nobody would be excited, and sometimes the attendance would be half of what it was the time before.

Then I would leave the meeting questioning, What am I doing wrong, God? Why aren’t You blessing me? I’m fasting. I’m praying. I’m giving and believing. God, look at all my good works, and You’re not moving on my behalf. I was so frustrated. I even asked, “God! Why are You doing this to me?” He said, “Joyce, I am teaching you that man does not live by bread alone.”

I knew God had spoken to me from the Bible, but at that time I wasn’t familiar enough with it to know where that scripture could be found. So I searched God’s Word for more explanation, but I didn’t like what I found. Deuteronomy 8:2–3 showed me that God was humbling me and wanted my desires to be purely for more of Him—not for more attendants. The Lord said to me, “Anything that you need besides Me to be satisfied is something the enemy can use against you.” It’s not that we shouldn’t want things; God just doesn’t want us to put them before our desire for Him.

If you feel like you’re doing all the right things but still aren’t experiencing your breakthrough, examine your priorities and motives. God wants to bless you, so as you trust Him completely and make Him first in your life, you’ll be satisfied.

Prayer Starter: Father, please help me to keep You first in my desires, and not to be obsessed with getting more of anything but You. Thank You for always wanting to bless me, and for helping me keep my heart in line with Yours. In Jesus’ name, amen.

John Hagee's  Christmas Daily Devotional: Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

When we are children, Christmas Day possesses a special kind of magic all its own. As adults, we still experience that sense of awe as we consider the reason that we celebrate. Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be known as Wonderful – full of wonder – and oh, how we know it to be true.

Come, stand under a night sky with poor, work-worn shepherds as the stars are eclipsed by a multitude of angels singing God’s glory. Hurry along with them to gaze in awe at the holy Child that inspired a heavenly choir.

Come, travel with a caravan of kings in search of an even greater King. Follow a path lit by His blazing star to fall to your knees in adoration and worship. Bring out the greatest gifts – gold, frankincense, and myrrh – and know that even these are too little to honor Him.

Come, linger inside a stable filled with mellow lamplight, the snuffles of farm animals, and the cries of a newborn Child. Stretch to get a glimpse of the reverence on the faces of the young parents as they carefully swaddle this promised Babe.

Today, may your home be filled with the light and the love of that first Christmas night. May you draw near to worship and adore our King. May you reflect and rejoice in Immanuel – God come down to us. His name truly is Wonderful.

Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you always be filled with the wonder of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May His joy, love, and peace make this day holy and happy.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Zechariah 8:1-23
• New Testament - Revelation 16:1-21
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 144:1-15, Proverbs 30:29-31

John Hagee (December-22-2022) Daily Devotional: Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jesus’ earthly journey began like any other infant’s life. He was born of a woman, naked and helpless like every baby. This speaks to us of Christ’s humanity.

As He grew, He wept like we weep. He experienced the same sorts of impulses we do. He endured scandal and heartbreak. His birth was questioned. He was persecuted for His religious beliefs. He was acquainted with racial hatred as a Jew living in a Roman Gentile world. He suffered betrayal at the hands of His friends.

He knew injustice. When Pontius Pilate exclaimed, “I find no fault in this Man,” the trial should have ended according to Roman law. Pilate was not seeking the truth; he was attempting to appease people. The judicial system failed Jesus.

Hebrews 4:15 assures us that Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses, because He was tempted in every way that we are, but He did not sin. Now, as the resurrected Son of God, He has given us the power to be victorious in every crisis. He has given us the ability to prevail.

Satan is a roaring lion seeking to devour, but the Child born to us was the Lion of the Tribe of Judah that crushed him completely.

Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Jesus is acquainted with your hurt and heartbreak. In every circumstance, He is your Prince of Peace and glorious Hope.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Zechariah 2:1-3:10
• New Testament - Revelation 13:1-18
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 141:1-10, Proverbs 30:18-20

John Hagee (December-21-2022) Daily Devotional: Matthew 1:23 - Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.

Christmas is the celebration of a Child, God’s indescribable gift of love to us. He is the Light of the world, our Hope of glory.

When God planned to conquer Pharaoh and destroy Egypt, He sent the baby, Moses, to smash the oppression of slavery that held Israel captive. When God decided to expose the sins of Israel, He sent the prophet, Samuel, as a baby who went on to judge Israel all the days of his life (I Samuel 7:15).

When God set His plan in motion to vanquish Satan and his evil empire, He sent another Baby – His only Son – to be born of a virgin in Bethlehem’s manger. Jesus did not come to earth to establish the commercial chaos that we call Christmas.

He came to fulfill the promise that God made in Genesis 3:15 – Jesus, the Seed of the woman (Mary), would crush the head of the serpent, Satan, once and for all! His arrival marked the beginning of the battle for our souls. He came to redeem and set us free.

God came near. He wrapped Himself in flesh and came as a Baby to live among us. He is not a far-off God, unaffected by our plight and untouched by our dilemma. He is Immanuel, God with us.

Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Give thanks for the unspeakable gift of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord – a present that this world can never take away!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testamen - Zechariah 1:1-21
• New Testament - Revelation 12:1-17
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 140:1-13, Proverbs 30:17

Joel Osteen (December-20-2021) Today's Word: Stand in the Gap

Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, NIV - "I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one."

Today’s Word: Back in the prophet Ezekiel's day, cities had walls built around them to protect them from enemies. At times there would be a broken place in the wall, something happened that caused a gap. The enemy could easily come in. So they would pick one of their strongest warriors to stand in the gap until they could get the wall repaired.

People all around us have broken down walls. They may have gotten off course, had a divorce or setback, or fighting an illness, but there's a breach in their wall. God is asking you, "Will you be that warrior who stands in the gap and won't let the enemy overtake them? Will you cover them with prayer and speak faith over their lives while they are down?" When you see someone in need, fighting a battle, don't be passive. Lift them up in prayer, encourage them, let them know that they're not alone. God will use you to bring healing and restoration.

Prayer for Today: "Father, thank You that I can stand in the gap for the people in my life who are living with walls that are broken down. Thank You that I can cover them in prayer and speak words of faith over them. I will make it my mission to help them rebuild their walls. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

John Hagee (December-20-2022) Daily Devotion: John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Our Christmas celebration speaks of God’s heart-stopping, breathtaking love story to us. It opens like this: “For God so loved the world….”

In a cave in Bethlehem, to a virgin named Mary, Jesus was born. He lived in poverty and was raised in obscurity. He did not travel extensively.

In infancy, He startled a king. In childhood, He puzzled the religious scholars in the temple. In manhood, He commanded the course of nature, walking on water and silencing the storm.

He never wrote a book, but all the universities combined cannot contain His wisdom. He never wrote a song, but innumerable anthems proclaim His glory. He never founded a college, but His students outnumber them all.

He never practiced medicine, but He has healed more bodies and broken hearts than all the doctors and psychiatrists together. He never mustered an army, but His soldiers march on today.

He was crucified on a cross, but He still lives in the hearts of millions. Satan could not stop Him. Death could not defeat Him. The grave could not hold Him. He stands at the highest pinnacle of glory – proclaimed by God, acknowledged by angels, adored by saints, and feared by demons, as the reigning King and Lord of all – a Savior worth celebrating!

Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. God loved you so much that He sent this most precious gift of Jesus, His Son. Receive Him with praise and resounding joy!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Haggai 1:1-2:23
• New Testament - Revelation 11:1-19
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 139:1-24, Proverbs 30:15-16