Joel and Victoria Osteen’s daily devotional December 3, 2016 – Nothing Wasted

Today’s Scripture: “After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, ‘Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted. ” - (John 6:12, NLT)

Topic: Nothing Wasted [December 3, 2016]

The Bible tells of a time when Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand with only five loaves. That day, everyone had more than enough to eat and there were still twelve baskets full of bread. That’s because we serve a God of abundance! I love that Jesus told the disciples to collect all the leftovers “so that nothing is wasted.” With God, nothing is ever wasted. He’ll never waste an experience; He’ll never waste a hurt; He’ll never waste a dream; He’ll never waste even a single piece of bread.

God is still in the miracle-working business. He is still our Creator, and He is a Restorer. If you’ve felt like you’ve wasted years of your life in the wrong job, hanging around the wrong people, doing the wrong things, God will gather those years and restore them back to you. He’ll take those experiences that the enemy meant for your harm and turn them around for your good. He’ll make you stronger, wiser and better off than you were before. He can launch you further into your destiny than before. Be encouraged today because with God, all things are possible and nothing is ever wasted!

A Prayer for Today: “Father, I give You every bit of my life—my past, my present and my future. Thank You for taking every experience in my life and turning it around for my good in Jesus’ name. Amen.”