Being Confident In What You Have | Joel Osteen
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Joel Osteen delivers a powerful message on cultivating confidence in what God has already given you, emphasizing that true success comes not from external achievements or exceptional talent, but from faith in God's anointing and the courage to use what you already have. Drawing from biblical stories like David and Goliath, the feeding of the 5,000, and the four lepers, he illustrates how God transforms ordinary resources—like a slingshot, five loaves, or a spider’s web—into extraordinary outcomes when entrusted to Him. He challenges listeners to stop focusing on lack and instead declare their identity in Christ, act with confidence even when feeling weak, and trust that God is already working behind the scenes to multiply their efforts. The episode culminates in a call to spiritual renewal, inviting listeners to reclaim their passion and purpose through his new book, *Rediscovering the Forgotten You*, and a suite of faith-building resources.
Confidence comes not from having more, but from trusting what God has already given you.
God’s anointing can turn ordinary talent, resources, or faith into extraordinary results.
Even small steps of faith—like the lepers marching toward the enemy—can trigger supernatural breakthroughs.
Stop focusing on what you lack; instead, act like you’re equipped, empowered, and anointed.
God sees you as strong and successful, even when you don’t feel that way.
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Opening Blessing and the Power of Gratitude
Joel and Victoria open the podcast with gratitude, inviting listeners to share the message and visit Lakewood Church. A humorous story about a grandmother and her neighbor illustrates how faith can see divine provision even when it appears human.
The Core Message: Confidence in What You Have
“You don't have to be bigger, stronger, tougher to overcome your obstacles. You don't have to have great talent in order to do something great. When you honor God with your life, you have the most powerful force in the universe breathing in your direction.”
Biblical Examples of the Ordinary Becoming Extraordinary
“When you give God what you have, he'll take the little and he'll turn it into much.”
Overcoming Self-Doubt and the Power of Small Faith
“You don't have to have great faith. Just use what you have. Jesus said if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to a mountain, be removed.”
God’s Ability to Multiply and Transform
Joel illustrates how God can cause people to be seen as strong, confident, and successful—even when they don’t feel that way. He shares the story of a police officer who found 10,000 books in a warehouse, showing how God opens supernatural doors.
“God is saying, I can become what you need. Just as I can turn a rod into a snake, I can take four footsteps and cause them to sound like a vast army.”
“You don't have to have great faith. Just use what you have. Jesus said if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to a mountain, be removed.”
“I can become what you need. I am protection. I am promotion. I am provision. I am health. I am restoration. I am favor.”
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