Joel Osteen Daily Devotional 8 July 2026 (Wednesday) Message. Today’s Word With Joel & Victoria Osteen.
Joel Osteen Daily Devotional 8 July 2026 TOPIC: Strength to Make It Through
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Luke 9:29–31, ESV
TODAY’S WORD
When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, it’s interesting that Moses and Elijah, two heroes of the faith, appeared and started talking with Him about the overwhelming hardship, suffering, and exhaustion He would go through on the cross. Maybe Elijah was there because even though he had performed great miracles, at one point he was too exhausted to move forward; then God sent an angel to strengthen him. Maybe Elijah encouraged Jesus that God would give Him special strength to make it through. Maybe Moses reminded Jesus that God sent Aaron and Hur to help hold his hands up when he was too exhausted in the battle. Maybe Moses told Jesus someone would help Him carry the cross when He was too exhausted.
When you face times when you feel as though you don’t have the strength to go on, know that Jesus, Moses, and Elijah felt fatigued and overwhelmed. God is going to send angels to strengthen you, the right people are going to show up. God gives strength to overcome, fresh passion, fresh vision. It’s God giving you special strength.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You that You know the weaknesses and exhaustion that I sometimes feel. Thank You that I can rest assured that You are coming with power to give me special strength just as You did for Jesus. I believe that You are supplying me with all I need. 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 Daily Devotional 8 July 2026