Joel Osteen Devotional 17th September 2025 Wednesday Inspirational
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY JOEL OSTEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
God has created you to be a victor, not a victim. Jump-start your day by celebrating the very best that God has for you! These daily inspirations will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord and equip you to be.
Joel Osteen Devotional 17th September 2025 Wednesday Inspirational
Today’s Topic: David Is Waiting
Scripture: The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”
1 Samuel 16:1, NIV
Because King Saul had disobeyed God’s command, God told the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king. God rejected Saul, and the door was closed. This came as a deep disappointment to Samuel. But suppose that Samuel had made the mistake of continuing to mourn, clinging to his past involvement with Saul, feeding the disappointment. Might God have chosen somebody else to go to Jesse’s house and Samuel just faded off into the sunset, defeated and discouraged? Sometimes God puts an end to things we don’t understand, and we have to accept the fact that God has closed the door. Don’t put a question mark where God put a period.
Don’t keep mourning over something you can’t change—always thinking about it, wondering why it didn’t work out, why the door closed, why you lost a relationship. I can’t tell you why, but I can tell you that if you fill your horn with oil and be on your way, there’s a David waiting for you. You’re going to come into a new season of joy and fulfillment like you’ve never seen.
Prayer For Today
“Father, thank You for new seasons, new dreams, new relationships, new beginnings. Thank You that after a season of disappointment and mourning over a Saul that You already have a David lined up. I look forward to joy and fulfillment like I’ve never seen. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
TODAY’S INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE: All the burdens, stress, worries—release that weight. Let Him be God, and you’ll see Him carry you through things that you never thought you could get through. He’ll carry you further than you ever dreamed you could go.
ABOUT: Joel Osteen is a prominent American pastor, televangelist, and author known for his uplifting messages and positive approach to faith. He leads Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas—one of the largest churches in the United States. His teachings emphasize hope, victory, and the power of God’s promises, often focusing on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and living a fulfilled life through faith.
Joel Osteen’s Daily Devotional offers brief, encouraging reflections rooted in Scripture. Each devotional includes a Bible verse, a short inspirational message, and a prayer. Designed to uplift and motivate, these devotionals are popular worldwide, helping readers start their day with faith, positivity, and a reminder of God’s love and purpose for their lives.
