Rivers in the Desert | Joel Osteen

God can take what appears desolate and cause it to bloom. Even in the desert, He will find a way to bless you.

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00:00 - Opening Joke & Declaration
A light-hearted story followed by the "This is my Bible" declaration to set the spiritual tone.

01:00 - Rivers in the Desert: God's Promise in Dry Seasons
When life feels barren, God promises to show up with provision.
???? Isaiah 41:17 – “When the poor and needy seek water... I the Lord will answer them.”

03:22 - Blessing You Where You Are
God doesn't have to move you out of the desert to bless you—He brings water to the wilderness.
???? Isaiah 41:18 – “I will open rivers in desolate heights... streams in the desert.”

05:10 - Unexpected Fountains: When God Breaks the Rules
Streams, fountains, and pools where none should exist—God provides supernaturally.

08:04 - From Barren to Bountiful
Real-life examples of how God can bring new relationships, healing, and opportunity from desolate places.
???? Exodus 17:6 / Numbers 20:11 – Water from a rock (implied from Moses’ story)

10:19 - Joel’s Family Testimony: Faith in the Barren Place
How Joel's father, from poverty and obscurity, was a “fountain” in a barren land that impacted millions.

11:03 - Miracle Healing: Speaking Without Vocal Cords
A man miraculously speaks after losing 90% of his vocal cords—doctors say, “No explanation.”
???? Isaiah 41:17 (again) – God hears the thirsty and does not forsake them.

13:15 - From Dry Season to Divine Flood
Declare God's promises in hard seasons; rivers and streams are on the way.

14:34 - Rivers in High Places: Favor in Unlikely Situations
God sends rivers uphill—blessings to the most unlikely, impossible places.
???? Isaiah 41:18 (again) – “Rivers in the desolate heights…”

18:10 - Water Without Rain: 2 Kings Desert Miracle
???? 2 Kings 3:16–17 – “You will not see wind or rain, yet this valley will be filled with water.”
God brings water in unexplainable ways. Elisha’s prophecy saves an army without a drop of rain.

23:59 - Miracle of the Silver Batteries
God gave a man a dream, leading to silver-filled WWII batteries and enough wealth to build an orphanage.

24:33 - Singing Over the Dry Well
???? Numbers 21:17 – “Spring up, O well! Sing unto it.”
Faith requires praising God before the breakthrough.

26:21 - God Will Surprise You: Water Without Rain
A closing declaration of blessing and favor.
???? Psalm 31:19 – “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you.”