DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, Joel Osteen talks about the importance of humility in our lives. He shares the biblical story of Peter, who had to humble himself and obey Jesus' instructions to launch out into the deep sea, despite his experience as a fisherman. By doing so, he was rewarded with a great catch of fish. Osteen emphasizes that our promotion and healing are often found in our humility and obedience to God's commands, even when they don't make sense to us.
Osteen also discusses the story of Naaman, a powerful Syrian army captain who had leprosy. Despite his status, Naaman had to humble himself and follow the advice of a young maid to seek healing from the prophet Elisha. After initially refusing to wash in the Jordan River, Naaman eventually obeyed and was healed. Osteen highlights how Naaman had to put his pride aside and listen to unlikely sources to receive his miracle.
Throughout the episode, Osteen encourages listeners to embrace humility in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. He shares personal examples of how he had to humble himself in his marriage and how his father had to humble himself by pastoring a small church for years before experiencing growth. Osteen emphasizes that when we walk in humility, God can exalt us and take us further than we could ever imagine.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Humility is essential for our promotion, healing, and breakthroughs in life.
- Obeying God's instructions, even when they don't make sense to us, is an act of humility that positions us for blessings.
- We should be open to listening to and learning from unlikely sources, as God can use anyone to bring about our miracles.
- Humility in our relationships, by taking the first step to reconcile and treat others with kindness and respect, can lead to healing and restoration.
- Acknowledging our mistakes and returning to God with humility can lead to a new beginning and restoration in our relationship with Him.
- Walking in humility requires putting our pride aside and embracing obedience to God's commands.
- Our breakthroughs and promotions are often found in moments of humility, not in having our own way or being right.
- Little acts of humility and obedience can lead to significant blessings and changes in our lives.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If Naaman would have dismissed his maid. He would have missed his miracle. Don't judge the people God put in your life by the outside, by titles, by position, by wealth. Deciding who's important, who you're going to listen to. God uses everyone.“ by Joel Osteen
- “When you humble yourself and do what God's asking you to do, even when it doesn't make sense, forgive the person that did you wrong. Be kind to the co worker that betrayed you. Take advice from someone that's not on your normal circles. As you pass these tests, things will begin to change. The blessing is in the obedience. The way to be obedient is to walk in humility.“ by Joel Osteen
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Joel Osteen Podcast
Joel Osteen, SiriusXM
6/4/24