Overview of It's Coming Together | Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen’s message “It's Coming Together” centers on trusting God's timing and provision when circumstances look impossible. Using biblical examples (Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones, Moses’ burning bush, Ruth and Boaz, Joseph and Jacob) and personal stories, Osteen encourages listeners to keep faith, speak life over dead situations, and expect a supernatural “coming together” — healing, restoration, vindication, provision, relationships, and promotions — even if it takes longer than anticipated.
Main takeaways
- God is working behind the scenes even when you see no evidence; what you can’t accomplish, He can.
- Timing may not match your timeline, but God is faithful and will not fail you.
- Speak (prophesy) life and victory over “dead” areas — your words shape outcomes.
- Replace fear and complaining with faith-filled declarations and gratitude.
- Be expectant: blessings, help, and the right people are often arranged without your knowing.
- Your past mistakes or long delays do not disqualify you from God’s promises.
Key points and supporting illustrations
- Ezekiel’s dry bones (central metaphor)
- God told Ezekiel to prophesy to dry bones; the bones came together, were clothed with flesh, and received life. Osteen uses this to show God can restore what seems irreparably broken.
- Legal vindication (modern example)
- A friend endured a six-year business legal battle, kept declaring vindication, and the case was unexpectedly dismissed when the opposition admitted falsehoods.
- Family turnaround (personal testimony)
- Joel’s father (John Osteen) kept praying for his own father, who eventually came to faith late in life after a near-death experience. Small, consistent faith and proclamation produced eventual harvest.
- Provision of help (Alexandra’s caregiver)
- A caregiver for Joel’s children had dreamed about a baby matching Alexandra years earlier — an example of God lining up people in advance.
- Moses’ delay and burning bush
- Moses spent 40 years away from his calling after a mistake; God later appeared at the burning bush to renew the call — demonstrating God’s timing and restoration.
- Ruth and Boaz
- Boaz instructed workers to leave grain for Ruth; though she didn’t hear the instruction, her life changed. God often moves by influencing others on your behalf.
- Joseph and Jacob
- Reunification and a more-than-expected blessing show that when God brings things together, it can be far better than you imagined.
Practical actions and declarations (what to do)
- Prophesy and declare life: speak affirmations such as “I am the head and not the tail,” “Whatever I touch will prosper,” or “No weapon formed against my family will prosper.”
- Replace “poor mouth” and fear with gratitude and expectancy.
- Keep serving, preparing, and honoring God — He prepares you in hidden ways for future assignments.
- Stay patient and persistent in faith; don’t quit just because the timetable is long.
- If you haven’t, consider inviting Christ: the broadcast includes a prayer to receive Jesus and encourages joining a Bible-based church.
Notable quotes
- Opening confession: “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do.”
- Hebrews (Amplified emphasis): “I will not, I will not, I will not in any way fail you.”
- On speaking faith: “If you have a poor mouth, you're going to have a poor life.”
- Encouragement: “What you couldn’t make happen on your own, God will make happen for you.”
Resources and offers mentioned
- Joel’s book: No More Fear: You Have the Mind of Christ — teaching how to replace fear with faith (available as a thank-you gift for donations).
- Ministry resources bundle: God’s Word Work Study Collection (NIV/Message parallel Bible, No More Fear devotional, How to Read Your Bible and Enjoy It, leather bookmark & pen).
- Ministry contact: joelostein.com and phone 888-567-JOEL (as provided during the message).
- Sponsors/advertisements included in the episode: Lowe’s (early Black Friday deals), Rosetta Stone (50% lifetime membership via rosettastone.com/pod50), Angel Soft, McDonald’s (value meal), DSW (holiday shoes).
Audience takeaway / encouragement
- If you’re in a season of waiting, Osteen’s main promise is: keep faith, keep speaking life, keep serving — God is arranging the pieces and will bring a supernatural “coming together” that is often better than you imagined. Fear is natural but doesn’t have to determine your future; faith and declarations do.
Quick action list
- Replace fear-filled talk with faith declarations daily.
- Thank God in advance for the breakthrough you’re believing for.
- Stay active in community (church), serving and preparing.
- Consider the spiritual resources offered (No More Fear + study materials) if you want guided help to overcome fear.
If you prayed along with the closing invitation in the broadcast, the host encouraged joining a Bible-based church and offered ministry resources to help strengthen faith and silence fear.