Embracing God's Timing: Trusting the Journey Ahead

There’s no time to waste when it comes to the purposes of God. Every moment, every season, and every “yes” we offer to God is woven into a much larger story—one that He has been writing long before we ever arrived on the scene. God’s timing is perfect, and He makes everything beautiful in its time, even when we can’t see the full picture. Our lives are marked by moments of invitation—times when God interrupts our plans, nudges us to get up, and calls us to trust Him for the journey ahead. Like the disciples in the boat, we may not know all the details, but we can rest in the assurance that Jesus is in control, guiding us to the other side.

There are seasons when God calls us to get up, to move out of comfort, and to step into the unknown. Sometimes, the journey is smooth, but often, storms arise—unexpected detours, losses, or challenges that threaten to overwhelm us. Yet, even in the fiercest storms, Jesus is present. He is not panicked by our circumstances; instead, He speaks peace into our chaos and leads us through to the other side. Our role is to trust, to wake up to His presence, and to let Him lead.

But the journey doesn’t end with survival. God calls us to move forward, to write new stories, and to step into the good works He has prepared for us. Each generation is handed a baton—a legacy of faith, vision, and service. We are called to fight the good fight, run our race, and keep the faith, knowing that God’s purposes are bigger than our individual stories. He has placed eternity in our hearts, and He invites us to partner with Him in redeeming and transforming lives.

This is a time of commissioning—a time to rise up, serve, and move forward together. God’s favor, anointing, and joy are available for those who say yes. The harvest is ready, and the invitation is clear: don’t waste this time. Trust God’s timing, embrace His calling, and move forward in faith, knowing that on the other side of your yes, God has more than you could ever imagine.

Key Takeaways

• 1. God’s Timing Is Perfect, Even When We Don’t Understand God sees the end from the beginning and orchestrates every detail of our lives according to His perfect timing. Even when we feel out of sync or our circumstances seem anything but beautiful, God is working behind the scenes, setting eternity in our hearts and making everything beautiful in its time. Our challenge is to trust His timing, not our own, and to believe that He is weaving a story far greater than we can comprehend. [08:37]
• 2. Saying “Yes” to God Opens Doors to the Unexpected Every act of obedience, no matter how small or uncertain, positions us for divine appointments and blessings we could never have anticipated. The other side of our “yes” often holds miracles, relationships, and opportunities that only God could orchestrate. We may not know what awaits us, but God’s faithfulness ensures that our obedience is never wasted. [02:39]
• 3. Storms Are Inevitable, But Jesus Is Always Present Life’s journey will include storms—moments of loss, diagnosis, or detour that shake our confidence and test our faith. Yet, Jesus is never caught off guard or panicked by our circumstances. In the midst of chaos, He speaks peace, reminding us that His authority and presence are greater than any storm we face. [29:40]
• 4. Moving Forward Requires Faith, Community, and Perseverance God calls us not just to survive but to move forward—to embrace new stories, new assignments, and new seasons. This forward movement is not meant to be done alone; it requires the support of a faith community, the courage to serve, and the perseverance to keep running our race even when it’s hard. The baton of faith is passed from one generation to the next, and each of us has a part to play. [33:11]
• 5. God’s Vision Is Bigger Than Our Pain or Past No matter what detours, losses, or disappointments we’ve faced, God’s vision for our lives and our church is greater. He redeems, restores, and multiplies beyond what we could ask or imagine. On the other side of our trials, God brings new beginnings, fresh anointing, and a harvest of joy for those who refuse to give up and choose to move forward in faith. [54:01]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:44] - The Power of Saying Yes
• [01:36] - Divine Appointments and Humble Beginnings
• [06:27] - God’s Timing and the Value of Time
• [08:37] - Everything Beautiful in Its Time
• [10:12] - Vision, Assignment, and Serving
• [14:57] - Lessons from Family and Obedience
• [16:59] - God’s Interruptions and Trusting the Journey
• [19:19] - The Disciples’ Journey: Trusting Jesus
• [22:13] - Family, Legacy, and the Other Side of Yes
• [26:01] - Storms, Detours, and God’s Presence
• [29:40] - Waking Up to God’s Peace
• [31:05] - Moving Forward and New Stories
• [33:11] - Passing the Baton: Fight, Run, Keep Faith
• [41:51] - Prophetic Commissioning and God’s Favor
• [46:22] - Anointing, Joy, and Holy Love
• [49:26] - Prayer of Blessing and Declaration
• [54:01] - God’s Redemption and New Beginnings

Bible Reading

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (ESV) — > He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

Mark 4:35-41 (ESV) — > On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

2 Timothy 4:6-8 (ESV) — > For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Observation Questions

1. In Ecclesiastes 3:11, what does it say God has placed in the human heart, and what does that mean about our understanding of God’s work?
2. According to Mark 4:35-41, what was Jesus doing during the storm, and how did the disciples respond to the situation?
3. In the sermon, what are some examples given of God “interrupting” people’s plans or calling them to step out in faith? ([16:59])
4. What does Paul say to Timothy about his own life and legacy in 2 Timothy 4:6-8?

Interpretation Questions

1. Why do you think God allows us to experience seasons or moments when we can’t see the full picture of what He’s doing? How does this relate to the idea of “eternity in our hearts”? ([08:37])
2. What does the story of Jesus calming the storm teach us about God’s presence and authority in the middle of our own life’s storms? ([29:40])
3. The sermon talks about “saying yes” to God and not knowing what’s on the other side. Why might God choose not to reveal all the details to us before we obey? ([02:39])
4. Paul talks about “fighting the good fight, finishing the race, and keeping the faith.” What does it look like for someone to “pass the baton” of faith to the next generation? ([33:11])

Application Questions

1. The sermon says, “There’s no time to waste.” Is there an area of your life where you sense God nudging you to say “yes” or step out, but you’ve been hesitant? What’s holding you back? ([06:27])
2. Think about a time when your plans were interrupted, and it turned out to be a God-moment. How did you respond, and what did you learn from that experience? ([16:59])
3. When storms or unexpected challenges come, how do you usually react? What would it look like for you to “wake up to God’s presence” and let Him speak peace into your chaos? ([29:40])
4. The sermon mentions that moving forward requires faith, community, and perseverance. Who in your life helps you keep moving forward in faith, and how can you support others in your community? ([35:32])
5. Paul’s words to Timothy were about legacy and passing on faith. Who has “passed the baton” to you in your spiritual journey? Is there someone you feel called to encourage or mentor in their faith right now? ([33:11])
6. The message says, “God’s vision is bigger than our pain or past.” Is there a disappointment or loss in your life that you need to trust God to redeem? What would it look like to move forward in faith, believing God has more for you? ([54:01])
7. The sermon ends with a call to rise up and serve together. What is one practical way you can serve or say “yes” to God’s purposes in this season? ([49:26])