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Today, the invitation is to open a channel for God to move in our lives, to make space for His Spirit and His anointing. God is present and ready to work, but we must be willing to tune our hearts to His frequency, just as a CB radio only works when set to the right channel. Through testimony and the witness of answered prayer, it is clear that God is still in the business of healing, delivering, and restoring. The challenge is not whether God is able, but whether we are willing to trust Him fully, especially when circumstances seem overwhelming or when we cannot see evidence of His hand at work.

Trusting God goes beyond having faith in His existence or His power as Creator. It means surrendering our own understanding and control, especially when life’s lens narrows to focus on our immediate troubles. The call is to shift our focus from the problems that surround us to the God who is above all, to stop magnifying our frustrations and start magnifying the Lord. When the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, God made a way where there was no way. That same God is present to make a way in our wilderness and to bring rivers into our deserts.

There is a prophetic urgency for those who feel at the end of their rope, for those who are overwhelmed by frustration, financial strain, relational struggles, or personal battles. The Spirit is calling for a release of self-condemnation and a surrender to God’s desire to bless, heal, and restore. The enemy’s strategy is to sow doubt and draw us away from God’s house and God’s will, but the solution is to refocus on our relationship with Him. As we trust God with our needs—whether financial, relational, or spiritual—He promises to work in ways we cannot orchestrate ourselves.

God is doing a new thing, offering direction in the wilderness and pouring out His Spirit on dry ground. The invitation is to trust Him with every area of life, to let go of what we cannot control, and to allow Him to transform our hearts, our minds, and our circumstances. As we surrender, God turns defeats into testimonies and brings peace where there was anxiety. The altar is open for all who are ready to step into this trust and experience the fullness of God’s blessing.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Trust is deeper than faith in God’s existence; it is a surrender of our own understanding and control, especially when we cannot see evidence of God’s work. The challenge is to trust Him with the details of our lives, not just the big picture, and to believe that He is working behind the scenes even when we feel overwhelmed or frustrated. [49:33]
• 2. Focusing on our problems through a narrow lens can magnify our frustrations and diminish our sense of God’s presence. The invitation is to shift our focus from the immediate troubles to the greater reality of God’s sovereignty and goodness, remembering that if He is the Creator of the universe, no problem is too small or too great for Him to handle. [51:28]
• 3. God’s desire is to bless, heal, and restore, not to condemn. Often, we are our own harshest critics, but God is calling us to release self-condemnation and receive His grace. When we surrender our frustrations and praise Him in the midst of difficulty, we open ourselves to His transforming power. [56:17]
• 4. The enemy’s primary tactic is to sow doubt and draw us away from God’s presence and purpose. By focusing on our relationship with God and refusing to be distracted by negative voices or circumstances, we can break the cycle of frustration and step into the peace and blessing God has prepared for us. [57:35]
• 5. God is doing a new thing, offering direction and provision in places of dryness and confusion. The promise is that as we work on our relationship with Him, He will work in our circumstances—whether finances, relationships, or personal struggles. Trusting God means letting go of what we cannot control and allowing Him to bring about transformation and newness in our lives. [67:04]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:16] - Opening Praise and Invitation
• [00:42] - Tuning Into God’s Channel
• [01:36] - Testimony of Healing
• [02:24] - God’s Quick Answer to Prayer
• [03:47] - Raising Faith for Healing
• [04:25] - Prayer for Deliverance and Anointing
• [44:09] - Welcoming Guests and Community
• [45:03] - The “Foolishness” of Preaching and Trust
• [46:03] - Positioning Ourselves to Trust God
• [47:27] - Is Anything Too Hard for God?
• [48:35] - God’s Second Chances
• [49:33] - Trusting God When You Can’t See
• [51:28] - The Telescope and the Microscope: Perspective
• [53:32] - God’s Promised Land for Us
• [54:41] - Frustration and the Red Sea Moment
• [56:17] - God’s Desire to Bless, Not Condemn
• [57:35] - Refocusing on Relationship Over Problems
• [59:09] - Prophetic Word: Trust and Surrender
• [67:04] - God Will Do a New Thing
• [69:11] - Trusting God With Finances and Relationships
• [71:35] - Specific Words for Personal Struggles
• [73:37] - Call to the Altar and Surrender
• [75:44] - Cutting Ties and Letting God Work
• [76:33] - Closing Prayer and Ministry

Bible Reading

Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) — > Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Psalm 34:8 (ESV) — > Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Isaiah 43:19 (ESV) — > Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Observation Questions

1. According to Proverbs 3:5-6, what does it mean to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and what are we told not to do?
2. In the sermon, what example was given about the Israelites being trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, and how did God respond? ([54:19])
3. What does Psalm 34:8 say happens to the person who takes refuge (trusts) in the Lord?
4. In Isaiah 43:19, what new thing does God promise to do, and what imagery does He use to describe it?

Interpretation Questions

1. The sermon says, “Trusting God goes beyond having faith in His existence or His power as Creator. It means surrendering our own understanding and control, especially when life’s lens narrows to focus on our immediate troubles.” What is the difference between believing God exists and actually trusting Him with your life? ([49:33])
2. When the Israelites were trapped at the Red Sea, they had no plan B. What does this story teach about how God works when we feel stuck or out of options? ([54:19])
3. The pastor mentioned that the enemy’s main tactic is to sow doubt and draw us away from God’s presence and purpose. How does doubt affect our ability to trust God, and what are some ways the enemy tries to distract us? ([57:35])
4. The sermon says God is “doing a new thing” and wants to bring direction and provision in places of dryness and confusion. What might this “new thing” look like in someone’s life today? ([01:07:04])

Application Questions

1. The sermon challenged us to “shift our focus from the problems that surround us to the God who is above all.” Is there a specific problem or frustration in your life right now that is taking up most of your attention? What would it look like to shift your focus to God in that area this week? ([51:28])
2. The pastor said, “Just because you can’t see Him doesn’t mean that He’s not present.” Can you think of a time when you didn’t see evidence of God working, but later realized He was? How can remembering that help you trust Him now? ([49:33])
3. The message talked about self-condemnation and how God’s desire is to bless, heal, and restore, not to condemn. Are there areas where you are your own harshest critic? What would it look like to release self-condemnation and receive God’s grace? ([56:17])
4. The enemy tries to get us to focus on negative voices and circumstances. What are some “negative voices” in your life right now? How can you practically refocus on your relationship with God instead? ([57:35])
5. The pastor shared a prophetic word about trusting God with finances and relationships. Is there an area—money, relationships, or something else—where you are struggling to let go of control? What is one step you can take this week to surrender that area to God? ([01:09:11])
6. The sermon invited everyone to “let go of what we cannot control, and to allow Him to transform our hearts, our minds, and our circumstances.” What is one thing you need to let go of this week? How can the group pray for you as you do this? ([01:07:04])
7. The altar was described as open for all who are ready to step into trust and experience God’s blessing. What would it look like for you to “step into trust” this week? Is there a specific action, prayer, or conversation you need to have? ([01:13:37])