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Today's Word with Joel Osteen - September 2, 2009 [Devotional]
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| 9/2/09
| Joel Osteen
Posted on 09/02/2009 4:46:09 AM PDT by Vision
Now Faith Is
Today's Scripture
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1, KJV)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
What are you hoping for in your life today? The Bible says that faith gives substance to the things you hope for. Notice this verse starts by saying, "Now faith…" It's not "later" faith or "one day" faith. We have to have faith for today, right now. So, what does it mean to have "now" faith? The Bible tells us that faith is simply believing in God's goodness and knowing that He rewards the people who seek after Him. It's believing that His Word is true–right now. Can you believe that God wants to move in your life, today? Do you believe He can provide for your need, today? Do you believe He can heal your relationship, today? Do you believe He can give you that promotion, today?
Whatever you are hoping for, open your heart and expect that God is working on your behalf, right now. Dare to believe that God will come through for you, today. Stand strong and declare that the victory is yours! As you water your faith with your words, you'll receive His strength and power and see God's hand moving in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
"Father in heaven, today I choose to believe that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I trust that You have a good plan for me and that You are leading and guiding my every step. Help me stand strong in You, today. In Jesus' Name. Amen. "
TOPICS: General Discusssion; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: osteen
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09/02/2009 4:46:09 AM PDT
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Vision
To: .30Carbine; appleseed; bigjoesaddle; BlueAngel; Brad from Tennessee; Ciexyz; Country Eagle; ...
'Today's Word with Joel Osteen' Ping!
"Now Faith Is"
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09/02/2009 4:46:35 AM PDT
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Vision
(Jesus- "Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
To: Vision
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09/02/2009 7:33:01 AM PDT
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Quix
(POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
To: Vision
I have to comment that the phrase “Now faith....” isn’t time related. “Now” in this context means “And so” or “In sofar as”
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09/02/2009 8:37:17 AM PDT
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kabumpo
(Kabumpo)
To: kabumpo
I bet he used the Amplified Bible to get that understanding.
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09/02/2009 8:57:19 AM PDT
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Vision
(Jesus- "Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
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