Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional – 17 December 2025 (Wednesday) Message
TOPIC: Walk in God’s Favor
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. — Psalm 5:12 (NIV)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
There are days when we feel great about ourselves and everything around us, confident that we could conquer the world. Then there are days when we feel defeated before we even get out of bed. We must remember that feelings are fickle, but God’s truth is unchanging. One of the truths that will help us find stability when our emotions are up and down is the fact that God has given us favor. This means He blesses us in ways we may not expect, He gives us opportunities we may think we don’t deserve or haven’t earned, and He makes things that should have been difficult for us, easy by His grace.
We know we have God’s favor because today’s scripture says He surrounds the righteous with favor “as with a shield.” You may not always feel righteous, but as a believer in Jesus, you are. He has made you righteous through His death on the cross, where He took your sins (past, present, and future) and provided cleansing and forgiveness.
Even though the Bible says we have God’s favor, often we do not act as though we do. One reason we don’t tap into God’s blessings is that we don’t believe we deserve them. Another reason is that we haven’t been taught that God’s blessings can be ours. Consequently, we haven’t activated our faith in this area. So, we wander through life, taking whatever the devil throws at us without ever resisting him and claiming what is rightfully ours.
Let’s receive by faith the favor with which God has blessed us, expecting it everywhere we go, with everyone we meet.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Thank You, Jesus, for making me righteous and for the favor of God that rests on my life. Help me believe it and receive it.
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.