Joel Osteen’s message about “Explosive Blessing Moments” is a powerful reminder of how God’s favor is not limited to a season but extends for a lifetime. He shares how Paul prayed in Ephesians for our hearts to be flooded with light, meaning that we should be filled with faith, hope, and expectancy. In times of hardship, it’s easy for doubts and setbacks to cloud our vision, but the prayer is that we would be flooded with the assurance of God’s goodness, even when things look uncertain.
As Ephesians 1:18 states:
The story of Moses is a prime example of this principle. Moses made mistakes, thought he had missed God’s timing, and even spent 40 years in hiding, feeling forgotten. Yet God’s plan for him was far from over. At 80 years old, God called him back to deliver the Israelites, and Moses went on to experience incredible miracles, including parting the Red Sea and bringing water out of a rock. His confidence in God’s goodness never wavered, even in his later years.
Joel’s point is that God’s favor is not temporary—it’s a constant. Even after our mistakes or perceived failures, God’s favor and plan for our lives remain intact. He encourages us to reignite our expectancy and begin looking for God’s goodness, because it’s always around the corner, even if we can’t see it right now. No obstacle is too big, and no mistake is too much for God’s mercy and favor.
The message challenges us to remember that God’s promises are still valid, regardless of where we are in life or what setbacks we’ve faced. God is still working on our behalf, and we must maintain a heart of expectancy, believing that the best is still to come.
How do you feel about embracing this kind of expectancy in your own life? Would you like to discuss how to apply this mindset to a specific area you’re facing?
