Joel Osteen Devotional Saturday 8 March 2025 Message. Today’s Word With Joel & Victoria Osteen.
Joel Osteen Devotional Saturday 8 March 2025 TOPIC: Chosen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.
Luke 6:13, NIV
TODAY’S WORD
When Jesus chose His disciples, He didn’t go to the synagogue to find the candidates with the best credentials. He didn’t run an ad on ZipRecruiter to get the most qualified. He chose Peter, a hot-tempered fisherman who cursed people out. He chose Matthew, a despised tax collector who was known for being dishonest. What if Jesus would have hired a consulting firm to review His choices? “We’re sorry, but none of the twelve men You submitted are qualified to be disciples. Peter is given to fits of rage.
Thomas has a doubting spirit that undermines morale. Matthew has integrity issues and is blacklisted by the Jerusalem Better Business Bureau.” Jesus took all that into account and still chose them, just as He has chosen you. Get this down in your spirit: You’ve been chosen by the Creator of the universe. You belong to God’s family. He calls you a masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made. Don’t let fear, insecurity, or guilt keep you from your greatness. Step up to who God created you to be.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You that You see world changers in rugged fishermen like Peter. Thank You that You chose me and You’re working in my life just as You did in Peter and the other disciples. I am looking beyond my flaws and failures to see the masterpiece in the making. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
About Joel Osteen
Raised in Houston, Texas, with a loving family of seven and world-renowned parents in full-time ministry, Joel Osteen never imagined that he would follow so closely in his father’s footsteps. As a young man, his training and interests were behind the scenes in television production, though he was close to his father in ministry. (Joel Osteen Devotional Saturday 8 March 2025)