Joel Osteen Daily Devotional 16 July 2026: When You’re Weary

After experiencing a great victory over the prophets of Baal, calling down fire from heaven, the prophet Elijah was so exhausted that he ran into the desert at the threat of Queen Jezebel. He was at the breaking point, totally having lost perspective, and didn’t want to live anymore. But notice how good God is. He sent an angel to not only bring food to Elijah but to cook it—not once, but twice. That food gave him the strength to make a forty-day journey to meet with God. His whole attitude and perspective changed. He came out of the desert with a new passion, more energy, ready for the next season of his life.

God has these times when He’s going to cook the food for you. You’re tired. You’ve lost perspective. Weariness has set in. God has angels preparing whatever it is that you need. You’re not going to have to go after it; it’s going to come to you—the strength, the encouragement, the provision, the right people. Get ready. God is not going to let you miss your destiny.

Prayer For Today

“Father, thank You that You are always aware of where I am and what I need. Thank You for Your promise of coming to me over and over again to renew me with strength and breathe new life into my dreams. I believe that You are coming now to cause blessings to chase me down. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”