I agree with you. I also think he is talking about a lot of Christians who reject Osteen but have bought into enough of what he says that they are too afraid to leave their comforts to be open to serving God without strings attached.
Well, there’s that too!
Well, there’s that too!
That's true. I still remember when I told my parents I was going to Bible college instead of a secular university. Their immediate response was, "What are you going to do, be a missionary in Africa?". It's hard for some people to understand that being surrendered to God - being willing to do whatever He asks, go wherever He leads - doesn't necessarily mean His will will be to send you to Africa's deepest, darkest jungles to evangelize "savages". He could want you to bloom where you are planted - he needs people in EVERY walk of life. BUT...if God's will is to send you to Africa, you will learn that His will is always what is best for you. He wants us to be willing to serve Him no matter what. That kind of surrender is what truly honors God and brings glory to Him.
When we truly believe God wants what is best for us, that He is able to work ALL things for our good, we will be living willing sacrifices to His glory and praise. That's the kind of faith He desires we all have.