BecomingGolden

There are seasons in life when it feels like nothing is moving. You have put in the work, prayed the prayers, stayed consistent, but still—no promotion, no opportunity, no breakthrough. Maybe you are in a job where your efforts go unnoticed. You run a small business that has not taken off. Or you are quietly trusting God for a spouse, a child, or healing. Life feels stuck, and worse still, you cannot see any open doors.

That is the encouragement from Pastor Joel Osteen, the world-renowned leader of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas—one of the largest congregations in the world. He is known globally for his uplifting messages of hope, purpose, and divine favor.

In his sermon titled “You’re Being Talked About,” Joel reminds us of something deeply powerful: God is talking about you. Behind the scenes, in places you may never step foot, God is arranging conversations about your life—conversations of favor, provision, and purpose.

God does not always work through dramatic miracles or loud announcements. Sometimes, He whispers into the hearts of others—people you have never met, bosses you have never spoken to, strangers with the power to change your life. He nudges them to bless you, open a door for you, or give you an opportunity. And you may never even know they were acting under divine instruction.

Think about it. How often have you heard someone say, “I don’t know why, but I just felt I should help you?” That is not coincidence. That is God speaking.

The Bible gives us a beautiful example of this in the book of Ruth, chapters 1–4. Ruth was a young Moabite woman who lost her husband at a young age. Her mother-in-law, Naomi, also became a widow. Together, they returned to Bethlehem, broken and unsure of what the future held. Ruth had no status, no wealth, no support—just her character and her faithfulness.

Determined to survive, she went out to the fields to gather leftover grain behind the harvesters. It was a hard, humble job—like digging through leftovers at the market or looking for scraps to feed your children. But she kept at it. She did not complain. She kept her spirit right.

Then something shifted.

In Ruth 2:15, Boaz—the wealthy landowner whose field Ruth happened to be working in—told his men, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her.” In fact, he instructed them to purposely drop bundles of grain for her to pick. Ruth had no idea this conversation was happening. All she knew was that favor found her—suddenly, abundantly, and without warning.

She went from surviving to thriving. That one divine connection led not only to provision but to marriage, restoration, and a place in the lineage of King David and even Jesus Christ Himself.

God had been talking about her.

That is the heart of Joel Osteen’s message. You may feel hidden or forgotten, but God sees you. He knows when to send the right person, bring the right opportunity, or create a turnaround you never imagined.

We often think of people talking about us in a negative way—gossip, criticism, judgment. But today, be encouraged: God is having conversations about you for your good. He is putting your name on hearts. He is stirring up generosity, favor, and help in places you have not even applied or visited.

Whether you are a teacher in a remote town doing your best with few resources, or a young person hustling in Kampala’s streets, or a single parent praying for daily provision—you are not alone. The same God who saw Ruth’s heart sees yours.

The key is not to give up while you are waiting. Keep showing up with excellence. Keep loving people, even when you feel overlooked. Keep worshiping, even when life feels unfair. Your chapter of blessing is coming. Your promotion is already in discussion. Your name is part of a divine conversation.

Because the truth is, people do not control your destiny. Your boss is not your source. Your background does not limit your future. God is the one ordering your steps—and He is already talking to the right people about you.

Therefore, do not be discouraged when things seem silent. Heaven is never quiet when it comes to your purpose.

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