The God of all creation,became a Man.We are not called to understand that - but to only believe it. We are to believe,that He did this unheard miracle,and lived among us as one of us-in a intimate way , sharing our hurts,weariness,temptation,pain,suffering,offenses,rejection,and heartaches.Why? In order to show how HOW MUCH He loves and cares about us.It’s one thing to throw a rope at someone sinking in quicksand; but its quite another story, to tie that rope around your waist, wrap the end of it around a sturdy tree,and jump in and pull the both of you out to safety . He came,to reveal who He really is to us - and to also reveal to those who think they know Him ( through their weird rituals) that THEY REALLY DON’T.
Joel Scott Hayley Osteen is an American best-selling author and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. His Christian ministry reaches over seven million broadcast media viewers weekly in the United States and millions more in over 100 nations around the world.
After 17 years with his father, producing the church's television program, Joel succeeded his father on October 3, 1999, as pastor of Lakewood Church. Joel had only preached once in his life, the week before his father's death.
Osteen's popularity led to him being featured as one of ABC News' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2006", and was named "Most Influential Christian in America" in 2006 by The Church Report.
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