JOEL OSTEEN (Lakewood Church, Houston)

GOING FROM BELIEVING TO EXPECTING

James 5:7 Wait with expectancy (we are hopeful and positive)
James 2:20 Action behind our faith

There is a difference between BELIEVING and EXPECTING!
ex: Waiting on a baby: believing is hearing from doctor, expecting is buying the clothes before you hear from the doctor

2 Cor 5:7 Walk by faith, not by sight

IS 40:31 They that wait upon the Lord will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not get weary...

PS 31:15 My times are in your hands

Don't believe the "never" lies...I'll never...
Keep believing, keep hoping, keep trusting, keep the vision in front of you

HAB 2:3 Though the vision tarries, wait earnestly. The vision will not be one second late.

Thank God that the answer is on the way. Talk and act like it's going to happen!