You Will Get It All

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D. Leading the Way

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There are many people today preaching that you can have it all—money, influence, success—right now. But Jesus never promised His followers a life of ease. Though God does sometimes bless people financially, there are no guarantees of worldly riches attached to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rather, the Bible teaches that Christians have a much greater blessing in store.

Read Psalm 16. God’s Word says that we will receive an inheritance, but this inheritance is nothing like the money, fancy cars, and luxury homes the prosperity preachers advertise. They talk about earthly things, but our true inheritance is spiritual and supernatural. What they promise will be lost at death; what God promises will last for all of eternity.

Many people assume that when David wrote Psalm 16, he was already king of Israel. But most theologians agree that David probably wrote this psalm while he was a fugitive running from King Saul. As a hunted man, he had no comfort to speak of. He was deprived even of enjoying his land in Bethlehem—the portion of the Promised Land he had inherited through his ancestors.

And yet, David rejoiced in his inheritance: “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance” (Psalm 16:6). Through eyes of faith, David was enjoying not his earthly, temporal inheritance, but an inheritance that can never fade kept in heaven for him (see 1 Peter 1:4).

Of course, David was delighting in the promise of a glorious, eternal inheritance to come—riches, land, and other material delights—but he recognized that this would be no inheritance at all if it did not include the very presence of God. That’s why he sang, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing,” and, “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup” (Psalm 16:2, 5). Here, David echoes the conviction of Moses, who pleaded with God on behalf of Israel, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here” (Exodus 33:15). What was God’s response? I will go with you.

The greatest gift we will ever receive is God Himself. Just listen to how David finishes his psalm: “[Y]ou will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (v. 11). We really will get it all. 

Prayer: Father, Your extravagant love is astounding. I delight in Your mercy and goodness—You are my greatest treasure. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him’” (1 Corinthians 2:9, ESV).

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About The Author

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

Even before he was born, it is clear that God had a vision for Michael Youssef. His mother was in poor health when she became pregnant with Michael, and because his life was in danger at the time of birth, the doctor recommended terminating the pregnancy. An abortion was scheduled. But God intervened and sent the family pastor to reassure them that God was involved in this pregnancy. He told them not to be afraid and that the child would be "born to serve the Lord." Michael's parents accepted the pastor's message as a message from God and obeyed. His mother gave birth, and lived to see him give his life to the Lord at the age of sixteen.


Believing that God had called him out of Egypt, Michael sought an exit visa in a time in which no university student was allowed to have a passport or leave the country. God intervened again, and miraculously he managed to acquire a visa. He immigrated to Australia, where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a pastor, and met Elizabeth who became his wife.


The Youssefs came to America in 1977, and in 1978 Michael received a master's degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Then he earned a doctorate in social anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael served nearly ten years in the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and leadership. He rose to the position of Managing Director at the age of 31 years. The family settled in Atlanta, and in 1984, Michael became a citizen of the United States, making his dream of many years come true.


He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission of "Equipping the Saints and Searching for the Lost". The church has since grown to be a congregation of over 3,000 people today. This church has driven the international ministry of Leading the Way. While it is heard by millions at home and abroad, behind every message preached through radio waves, is the heart of a pastor, willing to nurture and care for these people. Clearly God has uniquely equipped Dr. Youssef to speak to a global audience. The path he has taken has given him an understanding and firm grasp of the Scriptures that transcend cultures. He preaches, teaches and calls with a sincere, based on the authority of the inerrant, inspired Word of God. With his personal knowledge of the Holy Land, its history and culture, Dr. Michael Youssef transmits life to listeners all over the world.

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