DeepSummary
Joel Osteen discussed the concept of 'extra mile blessings' - that when God asks us to do something difficult or that doesn't make sense, it's because He has something amazing in store for us. He shared examples like the widow who made a meal for the prophet Elijah with her last bit of flour and oil, and was blessed with an endless supply. Or when his father gave money meant for their new church building to help another struggling church finish theirs first, and they received supernatural provision for their own building.
Osteen emphasized that to receive these 'extra mile blessings', we must have 'extra mile obedience' - being willing to obey God even when it's hard, doesn't seem fair, or goes against our logic. He said this requires great trust in God, believing that He will take care of us and open up new doors when we step out in faith.
Osteen encouraged listeners to not let fear, doubt or reasoning hold them back from doing the hard things God asks. He shared how his life, his father's ministry, and others were impacted by taking those steps of obedience, leading to blessings beyond what they could imagine. He exhorted having the same radical trust and obedience to position oneself for God's 'extra mile blessings'.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- God sometimes asks us to do difficult or illogical things as a test of obedience and faith.
- When we obey God even when it's hard, supernatural 'extra mile blessings' of provision, favor and advancement follow.
- Having a posture of radical trust and obedience positions us to see God's greatest blessings.
- God would not ask us to do something difficult unless He had an amazing plan prepared.
- We must not let fear, doubt or human reasoning cause us to disobey what God is asking.
- Obedience may not make sense at first, but seeing from God's perspective reveals His wisdom.
- Stories of the widow, Elijah, Peter and Osteen's father illustrate the power of extra mile obedience.
- God's blessings through our obedience can impact future generations.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Anytime you obey, there's a blessing that follows.“ by Joel Osteen
- “If you'll do this, I believe and declare like the widow, you're going to see supernatural provision like Peter net breaking blessings like my father increase.“ by Joel Osteen
- “God wouldn't be asking you to do it if he didn't have something much better in your future.“ by Joel Osteen
- “If you could see what's on the other side of that obedience, the joy, the favor, the victory, then you wouldn't put it off.“ by Joel Osteen
- “Don't talk yourself out of what you know God is asking you to do. It's not always going to make sense.“ by Joel Osteen
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Joel Osteen Podcast
Joel Osteen, SiriusXM
6/3/24