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He Knows How It Ends TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done...” (Isaiah 46:10, NKJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Sometimes I will record a football game and watch it when I get home later. Most times, I already know how the game ends. I’ve talked to friends or watched the news. I know my team wins. While I’m watching, I don’t get discouraged if my team falls behind. I don’t get uptight if it’s halftime and we still haven’t scored. I’m totally at peace. Why? I already know the outcome. The truth is that the further behind we fall, the more excited I am because that means a big comeback is on its way. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. As believers, God has promised us victory. You may go through disappointments. At times, it seems like you’re far behind. But you’ve got to remind yourself, “God holds my future in the palm of His hand. He already knows the outcome. God never ends in defeat!” I’m going to come out of this better and stronger than ever before! Remember, He knows how it ends, and it ends in peace, joy and victory in every area of your life! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father God, how awesome You are! Thank You for declaring victory over my life. I choose to trust Your Word, even when I don’t understand. I trust that You are good and that my end shall be in victory in Jesus’ name! Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

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It’s No Surprise to Him TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph...” (2 Corinthians 2:14, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria In life, we all have to deal with the unexpected. Just because we’re believers, just because we’re good people or doing the right thing doesn’t make us exempt from trouble. The scripture says, “The rain falls on the just and the unjust.” When something unexpected happens or you find yourself facing a crisis, don’t automatically go into “panic mode” or just fall apart emotionally. Realize that the crisis is no surprise to God. It may be unexpected to you, but God knows the end from the beginning. He has solutions to problems that you haven’t even had yet. He has equipped you for every battle, and He goes before you to make your crooked places straight! Today, instead of focusing on your problem, focus on your God. Focus on the fact that He is with you. Remember that He is walking with you, leading and guiding you to a place of peace and victory. No matter what has happened, He will take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it around for your good. He always leads us in victory. So keep moving forward knowing that He has a good plan for you! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, I come to You with an open and humble heart. I thank You for the victory that You have in store for me even when I can’t see it. I choose to trust You and Your goodness, knowing that You are faithful in Jesus’ name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

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A Flourishing Finish TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6, NIV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Everyone goes through seasons of disappointment or difficulty. We all have unexpected setbacks. Maybe you’re going through something right now that you don’t understand. Here’s the good news: that disappointment is not the final chapter. God never ends in a negative. If you will keep moving forward with your life, God promises that He will bring you to a flourishing finish. Not a defeated finish, a bankrupt finish, a betrayed finish, or a barely-get-by finish. No, in your future, God has a victorious finish. That setback, disappointment or betrayal that seems like it’s working against you, God knows how to turn it around and cause it to work for you. The key is that when you’re in difficult times, don’t settle where you are. Don’t put your roots down and think that things are never going to change. No, for every setback, God has already lined up a comeback. For every injustice, He has vindication. For every disappointment, He has restoration. Right now, just begin to thank Him for what He’s going to do. Praise Him for His faithfulness. Rejoice today because He has a plan to bring you into a flourishing finish! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I choose to cast my cares on You. I choose to trust even when I don’t understand. I choose to believe that You have a good plan and will bring me to a flourishing finish in Jesus’ name! Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

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Weekend, May 19 & 20

Dear Moms: Elizabeth

"Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord."
Luke 1:45

Recommended Reading Luke 1:5–80

Parents are often excited when their children announce a calling from the Lord to full-time ministry--until they learn that calling involves living half a world away on the mission field, or ministering in a dangerous inner-city setting, or reaching out to young people involved in alternative lifestyles.

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Elizabeth was a mother who knew before her son was born that he was going to be "different." The angel Gabriel told Elizabeth's husband, Zacharias, that their son--to be named John--would live a Nazirite lifestyle (Numbers 6:1-21) and minister "in the spirit and power of Elijah . . . to make ready a people prepared for the Lord" (Luke 1:17). If anything, Elijah was known as a radical in the eyes of the world. And that's what Elizabeth could expect as her son, John, went out to prepare the way for the coming of his cousin, the Messiah, Jesus. And sure enough, "the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts" (Luke 1:80), dressed in camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey (Mark 1:6).

Thank God today for mothers who are willing to let their children fulfill their calling from the Lord.

No man is poor who has had a godly mother.
Abraham Lincoln

Read-Thru-the-Bible
Nehemiah 13:1-Esther 10:3