Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional – 16th September 2025 (Tuesday) Message
TOPIC: Divine Protection Begins with Dependence
Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool. -Proverbs 26:1 (AMPC)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
The book of Proverbs has much to say about self-confidence. A fool is always taking some kind of beating from the devil because he opens the door through self-confidence. God is our defense and protection, but our confidence must be in Him and not in us. When we are wholly trusting in God for all of our strength in all the affairs of life, we experience a divine protection that is amazing.
The self-confident man or woman may experience a financial beating. They make bad deals, get cheated, invest in stocks that become worthless, and all because they moved in their own knowledge rather than seeking the wisdom of God.
The fool may experience a mental beating. Self-confident people must worry, reason, be anxious, and have fear. They depend on themselves to solve their problems, so they have to figure things out.
Fools also experience emotional beating. Nothing really works out right when people lean on themselves. Nothing is more frustrating than doing your very best to solve problems and yet always failing. We begin to think something is wrong with us, and God is merely hindering our success in the hopes that we will eventually wear ourselves out and come to Him for help.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Lord, I want to live in the shelter of Your wings and protection. I root my confidence in You alone and lean on You for help, amen.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences, and helps others understand how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Christ, amen.