God's Favor

Joel Osteen writes good stuff. Today I'm sharing a devotion from his little book entitled Your Best Life Begins Each Morning.

The title is Never Rule Out God's Favor.

Though the fruit tree not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls — yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:17-18 NKJV

If you have read the book of Job, you realize that although his suffering began in chapter 1, he was not delivered and healed until chapter 42. But from the very beginning, in the darkest moments, Job was saying "God, I don't care what the situation looks like. You are a good God. Your favor is going to turn this situation around."

Friend, you may be in circumstances today that look impossible, but never rule out the favor of God. Stay in an attitude of faith. God promises that good things will come to you.

Thank you, Joel Osteen, for your insight. Many people are going through trying times right now. I hope this little devotional will be of help and comfort if it applies to you.

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