Bishop T.D. Jakes explores the biblical theme of suffering and waiting as a necessary precursor to experiencing God's glory. The message, based on Romans 8:18-28, reinterprets groaning not as a sign of God's absence but as a purposeful part of transformation. 

Groaning as purpose: Jakes teaches that the pain and struggles people endure are not meaningless but are actually the "soil of transformation". He argues that a groan is a sound that carries both pain and promise, signaling that something is about to be birthed.

The Spirit intercedes: The sermon draws from Romans 8:26, which says the Spirit of God groans on behalf of believers "with groans that words cannot express". This means that when a person is overwhelmed, the Holy Spirit is interceding for them, ensuring their struggles are not in vain.

Birthing instead of breaking: A central idea is that what may feel like breaking is actually the birthing process of something new and powerful in one's life. The temporary suffering and burden are preparing the way for a triumphant outcome.
Supernatural comeback: Jakes encourages listeners to view their hardships as a preparation for a "supernatural comeback" from God. He states that every tear will turn into triumph, and every praise will disrupt the darkness.

Moving through famine: In a related message, Jakes discussed how God uses "famine"—a lack of food, love, or peace—to force people out of their comfort zones and move them toward their next level of purpose. This echoes the "groan before the glory" idea that discomfort precedes breakthrough.