Overview of Hope Fuels Our Faith | Victoria Osteen
This episode is a faith message delivered by Victoria Osteen (with Joel introducing) on the power and purpose of hope. Victoria teaches that hope is a God-given force that fuels faith, creates vision, anchors the soul in hard times, and must be intentionally developed and nourished with visuals and belief. She uses biblical references and real-life stories (Abraham & Sarah, Joseph, a couple named Lisa & Kevin) to show how persistent, heaven-rooted hope produces God’s promises in His timing.
Key takeaways
- Hope is divine: it “comes from heaven” and is meant to be cultivated, not treated as a casual or vague feeling.
- Hope fuels faith: a clear picture or vision gives faith something to attach to and move toward.
- Hope anchors the soul: it sustains you through disappointment, trials, and long delays.
- God’s timing and way may differ from expectations, but He is faithful to fulfill promises.
- You must actively develop hope—use daily visuals, reminders, agreement in prayer, and persistent expectancy.
Main points and supporting examples
- Hope creates vision and direction
- Scripture referenced: “Faith is the substance of things hoped for” (Hebrews 11:1).
- Visuals (stars and sand) helped Abraham keep the promise alive and sustain his faith.
- Hope sustains through delay and opposition
- Joseph’s 17‑year wait and hardships didn’t erase his God-given dream because he kept the vision.
- Proverbs 13:12 (hope deferred makes the heart sick) warns about letting hope die; instead, feed it.
- Real-life illustration: Lisa and Kevin
- Doctors told them having children was unlikely, but they kept hopeful visuals (bigger sink, sample diapers).
- When an adoption opportunity arose for twins, they were ready and believed—illustrating hope creating readiness for God’s provision.
- Focus on God’s power rather than personal limitations
- Abraham didn’t fixate on age or past mistakes; he kept his eyes on God’s ability to fulfill the promise.
- Sarah conceived “by faith” and through God’s strength—God’s timing and method brought what was promised.
Notable quotes & scriptures (as used or implied)
- “Hope fuels our faith.”
- “Hope comes from heaven.”
- “Faith is the substance of things hoped for.” (Hebrews 11:1)
- “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” (Proverbs 13:12)
- “The God of all hope…” / “May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace…” (Romans 15:13)
- Practical emphasis: don’t be vague with hope—create concrete visuals and reminders.
Practical steps / Action items
- Identify the promise or hope you believe God has given you.
- Create daily visuals (pictures, objects, notes) that represent that promise and place them where you’ll see them often.
- Feed that visual with prayer, scripture, and agreement with others who believe.
- Refuse to let delay or “impossible” circumstances erase the hope—anchor to God’s power, not your limitations.
- Be open to God’s way of fulfillment (it may differ from your expectations).
- Keep moving forward: hope should propel action and faith, not passivity.
Sponsorships, offers & ministry notes
- Sponsors mentioned: Lowe’s (early Black Friday deals), Sustain Pro (dry eye relief), Rosetta Stone (50% off Lifetime membership), DSW.
- Ministry offers: Joel’s book No More Fear, You Have the Mind of Christ (offered as a thank-you gift for donations), plus a “God Word Work Study Collection” with Bible resources. Contact joelostein.com or call 888-567-JOEL for resources and gifting information.
- Encouragement to support the ministry (Champion of Hope monthly giving and year-end gifts).
Who this message is for
- Listeners seeking encouragement during long waits, setbacks, or discouragement.
- People wanting practical spiritual steps to grow faith, overcome fear, and steward God-given promises.
- Those open to integrating visual, intentional practices to keep hope alive.
Bottom line
Hope is not wishful thinking—it's a God-given engine that builds a vision, anchors the soul, and empowers faith to move toward God’s promises. Develop hope intentionally (use visuals, stay focused on God’s power, and persist in faith) so you’re ready when God brings fulfillment—often in ways and timing beyond what you imagined.