Why is God Making Me Wait? Mark 8:24 Explained | Joel Osteen

Scripture

• Mark 8:24

About this sermon

What to do when your dreams feel dead and you feel like giving up on your future. When prayers go unanswered and life leaves you with blurred vision, it is easy to accept partial answers or give up entirely. In this message, Joel Osteen from Lakewood Church explains why God allows delays and how a second touch can bring clarity to your purpose. Discover how Elijah's persistence on Mount Carmel (08:06) and the story of Elizabeth's miracle (13:12) prove that your unanswered prayers are still alive. Keep believing because your breakthrough is closer than it appears. "Just because you have given up does not mean that God has given up." Joel Osteen This message is for anyone feeling stuck after a major setback, medical diagnosis, or broken relationship. If you are struggling with anxiety over your future, feeling exhausted by repeated failures, or wondering why your hard work has not yielded results, this message offers clear spiritual perspective to rebuild your expectation and help you start trusting again. Q: What to do when you feel like giving up on your dreams? A: Joel teaches that giving up on your dream does not mean God has. You must keep your faith active and choose to look again for new opportunities. Q: Why did Jesus pray twice to heal the blind man? A: Joel teaches that Jesus used a two-part healing to test the man's willingness to speak honestly about his needs rather than settling for partial healing. Q: How to stay positive when life keeps letting you down? A: Joel teaches that setbacks are often setups for a second touch of favor, requiring you to hold onto your expectancy even during prolonged periods of drought. Q: What does it mean when the cloud is the size of a man's hand? A: Joel teaches that even the smallest sign of progress is evidence that God is preparing an abundance of relief for your difficult season. Q: Why is God taking so long to answer my prayers? A: Joel teaches that God operates behind the scenes during delays to align the right timing, connections, and strength needed for your long-term outcome. Mark 8:24. What it means when healing happens in stages. 1 Kings 18:43. How to keep praying when nothing is changing. Luke 1:41. How to know your God-given dream is still alive. Mark 5:36. What to do when your situation looks completely hopeless. 00:00 Why You Should Not Settle for Partial Answers 03:30 Mark 8:24 and the Lessons of a Second Touch 06:26 What to Do When Praying Feels Too Hard 08:06 1 Kings 18:43 and How to Wait on God 11:39 How to Spot Signs Your Breakthrough Is Near 13:12 Luke 1:41 and Trusting God for Miracles 18:44 What to Do When You Think You Missed Your Chance 22:10 How to Trust God When the Diagnosis Is Bad 24:08 Mark 5:36 and Overcoming Hardship 26:11 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 #TrustingGod #OvercomingSetbacks #FaithInGod #DailyInspiration5

Topics

• Patience