From the bottom of a pit to the halls of power, Joseph’s life is a masterclass in God’s providence.

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Joseph’s painful timeline: rejected by brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned—and then forgotten once again when the cupbearer failed to speak up. Years passed. Promises seemed delayed. And yet God was orchestrating every moment.

When Joseph finally interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, God elevated him to prepare Egypt for famine—using Joseph’s suffering to preserve nations and save countless lives (Genesis 41:56–57). By the time Joseph reunited with his brothers, he could say with clarity and peace: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good” (Genesis 50:20).

Whether you’re hurting in the “pit,” waiting in the “prison,” or rejoicing in a breakthrough season, this devotional calls you to ask God for Joseph’s perspective—thank Him for what He has done, trust Him for what He will do, and rest in the truth that God wastes nothing as He faithfully leads you through every valley and victory.

Prayer: God, thank You for Your faithfulness to redeem painful events in my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives" (Genesis 50:20).

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In Jude’s closing benediction, we’re given one of the most stabilizing promises in all of Scripture: God is able to keep you from stumbling (Jude 1:24). In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why saving faith is not only God’s gift—but also God’s sustaining work. You are not kept by fear-driven performance; you are kept by Christ’s faithful power.

Dr. Youssef brings this promise to life through the imagery behind Jude’s words: Jewish wedding traditions. In betrothal, the groom would seal the commitment with a costly dowry—then return home to prepare a place—then come again for his bride with joyful announcement. In the same way, Jesus—our Bridegroom—paid the highest price with His own blood, returned to the Father to prepare a place, and will come again. And when He does, He will present His redeemed bride without blemish or stain, declaring what His cross and resurrection accomplished.

This devotional strengthens believers living in dark seasons of apostasy and pressure: keep your eyes on the future Christ secured. When you feel weak, unstable, or tempted to spiral into “trying harder,” remember the Truth—Jesus is holding you up. He will keep you from falling.

Prayer: Father, help me to rest in the Truth that You will never let me go. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“[T]o the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen” (Jude 1:25).

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Jude knew that deceivers don’t merely confuse ideas—they lure believers toward ungodliness and weaken the Church’s witness. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Jude’s practical, battle-tested blueprint for standing firm when false teaching pressures the people of God.

First: Know the Word. Jude warns that false teachers twist Scripture and “do not have the Spirit” (Jude 1:19). The antidote is biblical discernment: when you know God’s Word deeply, distortion becomes obvious.

Second: Insulate your soul. Jude calls believers to “build yourselves up” in the faith and to “pray in the Holy Spirit” (Jude 1:20)—praying as the Spirit leads and obeying His promptings. That Spirit-led prayer life strengthens you from within.

Third: Stay close to the Father. Jude says this lifestyle keeps you “in God’s love” (Jude 1:21). Dr. Youssef connects this to the prodigal son: the Father’s love never changed, but the son only experienced its warmth when he returned home. Staying near God keeps you from becoming an easy target.

Finally: Be involved with people. Jude calls us to mercy toward doubters (Jude 1:22) while remaining wise and firm against deceivers—speaking truth in love with both conviction and compassion. This devotional equips you to protect the flock, extend grace to the lost, and resist error without losing a heart for sinners.

Prayer: Lord, may I proclaim the hope of Christ to the lost and call false teachers to repentance, pushing back against their deception for the strengthening of the Church. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Keep yourself in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life” (Jude 1:21).

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Scripture is unmistakably clear: Jesus will return in glory to judge the nations, separating those who received Him from those who rejected Him (Matthew 25:31–32). Yet false teachers deny or dilute this reality, replacing repentance and holiness with a softened message that cannot save.

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude’s urgent imagery for apostate teachers—portraits designed to help believers recognize danger before spiritual shipwreck occurs:

• “Hidden reefs” at your love feasts (Jude 1:12): beneath-the-surface threats that damage the church while “feeding only themselves.”
• “Clouds without rain” (v. 12): loud, trend-driven voices that promise refreshment but deliver only disappointment.
• “Autumn trees… without fruit and uprooted” (v. 12): spiritually barren leaders who leave others malnourished and are ultimately “twice dead.”
• “Wild waves” and “wandering stars” (vv. 13): chaotic influences that produce wreckage and provide no true direction—drifting farther from biblical Truth.

Jude then lifts our eyes to the certainty apostates try to erase: the Lord is coming with holy ones to judge everyone (Jude 1:14–15). For the unrepentant, that day will bring terror. But for believers who long for His appearing, it will be a day of joy—when we see the signs of His return and “lift up [our] heads” with expectation (Luke 21:28).

Prayer: Lord, may I pursue Your Truth revealed in Your Word with confidence and joyfully prepare for the day of Your return. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever” (Jude 1:13).

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Jude understood the wreckage false teachers can leave behind: polluted witness, weakened biblical authority, and a “cult of personality” that distracts from following Christ. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude’s strong language—calling these apostates “dreamers” who crave their own glory while denying the true Gospel (Jude 1:8).

Because they often appear spiritual on the outside, Jude gives believers three vivid clues—each rooted in a familiar Old Testament story:

• The way of Cain (Jude 1:11; Genesis 4): choosing self-made religion over God’s revealed way—twisting worship into self-expression and resisting repentance.
• Balaam’s error (Jude 1:11; Numbers 22–24): using spiritual influence for profit, following feelings instead of Truth, and harming God’s people through compromise.
• Korah’s rebellion (Jude 1:11; Numbers 16): ego-driven leadership that refuses God’s appointed authority and turns ministry into a power grab—destructive and doomed.

Dr. Youssef reminds us that apostates dream of salvation without a Savior, peace without repentance, and unity without Christ. But believers are not helpless. Christ has equipped His people to recognize falsehood, hold fast to the Gospel, and push back against deception—for the glory of His name.

Prayer: Lord, may I be alert to the schemes of the enemy and bold to confront false teaching in my midst out of zeal for Your name. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings” (Jude 1:8).

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What will it feel like to see Jesus—truly see Him—for the very first time?

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shares the true account of William Montague Dyke, a blind man who longed to see his bride’s face. After a risky surgery, he asked that his bandages be removed at the altar so his first sight would be her coming down the aisle. When he finally saw her, he whispered, “At last.”

Dr. Youssef points to a far greater moment awaiting every believer: in heaven we won’t first see the bride—we will see the Bridegroom. All our lives we’ve seen “through a glass darkly,” but the day is coming when we will behold Jesus face to face—and John tells us we will be transformed in that moment: “We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2). The hope of Christ’s return is a comfort to those who love Him and long for His appearing, but it is also a warning—and an invitation—to those who have not yet received Him.

Jesus’ promise still stands: “Yes, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20). Don’t delay. Receive Him now—and He will receive you into heaven.

Prayer: Jesus, may my love for You ever deepen as I understand the magnitude of my sin and the overwhelming redemptive power of Your love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lambhas come, and his bridehas made herself ready” (Revelation 19:7).

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Every soul is immortal—but not every immortal soul will spend eternity in heaven. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef addresses a reality many avoid: Scripture teaches both heaven and hell are real, and false teachers increasingly deny these foundational truths.

Drawing on C. S. Lewis’ reasoning, Dr. Youssef underscores the heart of the issue: God’s love is so great that He entered human history, suffered, and died to rescue sinners—yet He does not force salvation on those who refuse His gift. The Bible is clear that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)—eternal separation from God—yet the Gospel is equally clear: eternal life is offered freely by grace.

Revelation describes the eternal consequence for those who reject Christ as “the second death” (Revelation 21:8), but it doesn’t end with warning—it extends an open invitation from Jesus Himself: to the thirsty, He gives water without cost from the spring of the water of life, making repentant sinners His children forever (Revelation 21:6–7). This episode calls you to weigh the Truth seriously—and to run to the Savior who alone delivers from judgment and secures everlasting life.

Prayer: God, thank You for saving me from hell and to heaven. Grant me courage to share Your Good News with those around me. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28).

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In the midst of Revelation 16—between the sixth and seventh bowls of judgment—God inserts a powerful parenthetical statement that shines like a beacon: “Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed…” (Revelation 16:15). In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why this is more than a warning—it’s an encouragement for believers watching the world plunge deeper into darkness.

Dr. Youssef connects Revelation 16:15 to the consistent “thief” language repeated across Scripture. Jesus used the same imagery to urge watchfulness (Matthew 24:42–44), and Paul and Peter echoed it to describe the suddenness of the Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10). When God repeats something four times, He intends for His people to take notice.

The Day of the Lord will come like a thief to those who are spiritually asleep—but to those who are alert, it will be a glorious day. This devotional will strengthen you to stay watchful, live ready, and hold onto the blessing of hope—because Christ’s return will not surprise the faithful, even if it shocks the world.

Prayer: Lord, when I am overwhelmed by the brokenness of this world, give me an eternal vision of Your love and purpose. Help me to trust in You and find peace in Your saving grace and coming Kingdom. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42).

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