God Has The Final Say - Joel Osteen

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God always has the final say over your health, family, and future, overriding every circumstance and delay. In this message, God Has the Final Say, Joel Osteen teaches that your current challenges, sicknesses, and limitations are temporary because God holds ultimate authority over your life. Looking at the experiences of the three Hebrew teenagers, David, Sarah, and Lazarus, Joel explains how God overrides human opinions and impossible odds. Discover how keeping God on the throne of your heart at timestamps 06:14 and 15:11 brings peace and positions you for sudden restoration and victory. "It's not over until God says it's over." - Joel Osteen This message is for anyone facing a health crisis, career delay, financial obstacle, or personal setback that seems permanent. If you feel counted out, overlooked, or stuck in an unfair situation, this message offers practical encouragement to help you stay in faith, overcome discouragement, and trust that your story is not finished yet. Q: What should I do when my situation looks impossible? A: Joel teaches that you should avoid focusing on the dead ends and instead keep your mind focused on the size and ability of God. Q: How do I handle being overlooked or counted out by others? A: Joel teaches that God looks at the heart and overrides human opinions, ensuring that what is meant for you will not go to anyone else. Q: Why does God allow delays when I am praying for help? A: Joel teaches that God uses delays to reveal His glory so that when the turnaround happens, there is no doubt it was His favor. Q: Can a medical diagnosis determine my ultimate outcome? A: Joel teaches that medical reports offer one perspective, but God reigns over sickness and has the supreme authority over your health and timeline. Q: How do I stay in faith when heaven feels silent? A: Joel teaches that you must pass the test of waiting with a good attitude, thanking God in advance for what He has promised. 1 Peter 3:22. What it means that Jesus has the ultimate authority over all things. Genesis 18:14. How God fulfills His promises even when circumstances seem biologically impossible. 00:00 God Has the Final Say 02:02 God Is on the Throne 04:08 When People Leave You Out (1 Samuel 16) 06:14 Taking the Problem Off the Throne 07:48 Considering the Promises, Not the Deadness (Genesis 18) 11:53 Outlasting the Injustice (Genesis 39) 13:59 The Delay Before the Miracle (John 11) 15:39 Rolling Away the Stone 18:25 When God Brings a Sudden Change 21:30 It Is Not Over Until God Says It Is Over 25:55 Prayer to Receive Jesus If you are in need of prayer today, our ministry team would love to stand in faith with you. Reach out to us here: https://joelosteen.com/prayer Subscribe to receive weekly messages of hope, encouragement, and inspiration from Joel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxWyn4rfcI2H9APhfUIB1Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow #JoelOsteen on social X: https://twitter.com/joelosteen Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelosteen Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelosteen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelosteen Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://joelosteen.com/give #JoelOsteen #GodHasTheFinalSay #Faith #Hope #Encouragement