Joel Osteen Daily Devotional 8 August 2024 – Bursting Through

Today’s Scripture

“God has broken through my enemies by my hand like a breakthrough of water.” Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim. – 1 Chronicles 14:11, NKJV

Today’s Word

David had just been anointed king over all Israel when he heard that the Philistine army was about to attack. He asked God what he should do, and God gave David the promise that his army would defeat the Philistines. God gave them such a great victory that David compared it to “the bursting forth of water,” and he named the place Baal Perazim, which means “the God of the breakthrough.”

He was saying that when God releases His power, it is like a flood of His goodness, of His favor, of healing, of new opportunity. You may have obstacles that look impassable or dreams that look unattainable. But when God releases a flood of His power, nothing will be able to stop you.

You may not have the connections or have the funding to accomplish your dreams. But when God releases a flood of favor, it’s not a trickle or a stream. You won’t have to look for people to help you out. You need to get ready for good breaks, opportunity, and the right people to come bursting through.

Prayer For Today

“Father, thank You that You are the God who bursts through like a flood and brings me to my destiny. Thank You that Your power breaks through with Your favor, healing, and new opportunities. I believe that the forces for me are greater than any force that is against me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”