Overview of It's On The Way | Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen delivers an encouraging message titled "It's On The Way," focused on renewing expectation and faith that God is actively bringing long-awaited breakthroughs — healing, restoration, promotion, financial increase, relationships, and dreams. Using biblical examples (Lazarus, Sarah, Moses, the Roman officer) and modern testimonies, he argues that what appears dead or stalled is often only "asleep" and that believers should stir up faith, speak expectancy, and trust God to go before them and clear the path.
Key points & main takeaways
- The main theme: what you’re believing for is already on the way — even if you can’t see it yet. God is working behind the scenes.
- Dreams, health, relationships, and finances that look dead can be revived; they’re “asleep,” not gone.
- Your role: believe, declare, and live with expectancy. Don’t try to figure everything out; trust God to do the supernatural work.
- God goes before you and fights your battles (Isaiah/Deuteronomy imagery). You’re not alone against powerful obstacles.
- Unbelief can limit God; faith invites Him to act. Jesus marveled at faith (Roman officer) and at unbelief (his hometown).
- Religion or lack of church background isn’t the determining factor — simple, bold faith is what draws God’s intervention.
- Practical faith looks like daily declarations, gratitude, and refusing to dwell on negative thoughts.
Stories & illustrations used
- Lazarus (John 11): Jesus calls a man dead for days out of the tomb — a metaphor for reviving seemingly dead situations.
- Sarah and Abraham (Genesis): Promise fulfilled in old age — God isn’t limited by age or timing.
- Moses: Blew it early in life, but God revived the dream decades later — mistakes don’t cancel God’s plans.
- Roman officer (Matthew): His faith amazed Jesus; contrast with unbelief in Jesus’ hometown (Mark 6).
- Modern testimonies:
- A couple faced with a progressive muscle disease found healing after coming to faith; doctors were baffled.
- A young woman with $75,000 student debt applied for assistance and had it forgiven after believing God could accelerate the outcome.
- Personal anecdote (fun opener): man with hearing aid changes his will — used as light humor.
Notable quotes & declarations
- "Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have."
- "It's not dead. It's just asleep."
- "God didn't bring you this far to leave you."
- "When he speaks, red seas part, blind eyes open, dreams come back to life."
Scriptures referenced
- John 11 (Lazarus raised)
- Mark 6 (Jesus marveled at unbelief in his hometown)
- Matthew 8 (Roman centurion's faith)
- Deuteronomy 7 (God goes before Israel to clear giants/nations)
- General references: Genesis (Sarah/Abraham), Exodus (Moses)
Practical application / action steps
- Speak faith declarations daily (sample phrases: "My healing is on the way," "I will lend and not borrow").
- Cultivate expectancy — intentionally anticipate breakthroughs.
- Resist negative thinking and unbelief; replace it with spoken gratitude and declarations.
- Stand still in faith when overwhelmed — trust God to fight battles and clear the path.
- Get involved in a Bible-based church community for ongoing spiritual growth.
- If moved spiritually, the broadcast includes a salvation prayer to invite Christ into one’s life.
Offers, ministry asks & resources
- Joel’s new book: Rediscovering the Forgotten You — offered as a resource to reclaim passion, confidence, and purpose.
- Additional resources offered: God's Got You Rediscovery Duo and a CSB Thin-Line Study Bible as part of ministry support gifts.
- How to request: visit joelostein.com or call 888-567-JOEL (as stated in the program).
- Invitation to become a ministry partner/Champion of Hope.
Sponsors & ads (brief)
- Ingrezza (valbenazine) — prescription for tardive dyskinesia; includes serious side-effect warnings and safety guidance.
- SiriusXM Aviation — satellite weather for pilots.
- Arizona State University Online — promoted degree programs.
- GoToBank — overdraft protection up to $300.
Bottom line
Joel’s message is an encouragement to revive dormant hope: don’t write off your dreams or healing. By stirring up faith, speaking expectancy, and trusting God to go before you, you position yourself to receive the breakthrough that’s “on the way.”