Trusting God Beyond Our Impossibilities

Devotional

Day 1: God Is More Than Able—Bring Your Impossibility to Him

No matter how impossible your situation may seem—whether it’s a personal struggle, a loved one’s need, or a circumstance that feels beyond hope—God invites you to bring it to Him. He is not limited by what others say is impossible, nor by your own limitations or failures. In every area of your life where you need a miracle, God’s grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in your weakness. You are called to lay your burdens at His altar, trusting that He is more than able to do what you cannot. Stand and kneel in the middle of His grace, knowing that He works not because of your goodness, but because of His. [34:28]

Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV)
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Reflection: What is one “impossible” situation you need to bring to God today, trusting that He is more than able to work in it?

Day 2: Stand in Awe—God’s Plans Are Greater Than Our Frustrations

When life feels unfair and the world seems to be spinning out of control, God calls you to look again—not with eyes of frustration, but with eyes of faith. Even when justice seems paralyzed and evil appears to triumph, God is at work in ways you cannot yet see or imagine. He invites you to be astounded, to stand in awe, and to believe that He is doing a work in your days that is beyond your wildest imagination. God’s plans are bigger than your frustrations, and He is always moving, even when His ways are mysterious or hard to understand. [49:21]

Habakkuk 1:1-5 (ESV)
The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.
O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear?
Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?
Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong?
Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise.
So the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth.
For the wicked surround the righteous; so justice goes forth perverted.
“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded.
For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.”

Reflection: Where in your life do you need to “look again” with eyes of faith and ask God to help you see His greater plan beyond your current frustrations?

Day 3: Wait in Faith—God’s Goodness Will Be Seen

Faith is not just believing for a moment; it is waiting with confidence that God will show His goodness in your life. Even when you don’t see immediate answers, God calls you to be strong, take heart, and wait for Him. Waiting in faith means surrendering your anxieties and trusting that God is working behind the scenes, preparing something greater than you can imagine. In the waiting, God shapes your heart, deepens your trust, and prepares you to witness His goodness in the land of the living. [56:16]

Psalm 27:13-14 (ESV)
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Reflection: What is one area where you are struggling to wait on God? How can you choose to trust His goodness and timing today?

Day 4: Surrender Your Imagination—Pray Boldly for God’s Vision

God invites you to give Him your mind and imagination in prayer, to dream not just of what you think is possible, but to ask Him for a holy vision that only He can accomplish. Instead of settling for small prayers or being limited by your own perspective, God calls you to pray boldly, thanking Him in advance for what He will do—even when you cannot see it yet. As you surrender your imagination to God, He will expand your vision and use your prayers to shape your life and the lives of those around you in miraculous ways. [01:09:15]

1 Corinthians 2:9 (ESV)
But, as it is written,
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the heart of man imagined,
what God has prepared for those who love him”—

Reflection: What is the biggest, most audacious prayer you can pray for God’s kingdom work in your life or community this week?

Day 5: Join God’s Work—Awaken to the Opportunities Around You

God is actively placing people and opportunities around you for a purpose. He is calling you not just to receive His grace, but to be trained, equipped, and sent out to make a difference where you live, work, and play. As you awaken to the gifts and opportunities God has given you, He invites you to join Him in His miraculous work—helping others move forward in their spiritual journey and making Christ known in your neighborhood and beyond. This is the vibrant life He created you for: to be part of His mission and to see His glory revealed through your obedience and faith. [41:48]

Matthew 9:37-38 (ESV)
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Reflection: Who is one person God has placed around you that you can intentionally pray for, encourage, or invite to take a next step toward Christ this week?

Sermon Summary

Today, we were invited to bring our impossibilities—those burdens, heartbreaks, and situations that seem beyond hope—directly to God, trusting that He is more than able to do what we cannot. Whether the need is in our own lives or in the lives of those we love, we are reminded that God’s power is not limited by our circumstances or our understanding. Stories from our own community, like the launch of our recovery ministry and the faithfulness of those walking through deep grief, show that God is at work even in the hardest seasons. We are called to place our “yes” on the altar, to be willing to do whatever God asks, and to trust Him for miracles that only He can accomplish.

We are entering a season of awe, learning from the prophet Habakkuk, who cried out to God in a time of injustice and confusion. Habakkuk’s honest questions—“How long?” and “Why?”—echo our own when life feels unfair and overwhelming. God’s response is not to offer easy answers, but to invite us to look again, to see with eyes of faith, and to imagine what He can do beyond our wildest dreams. Even when God’s plans seem confusing or even more difficult than our current struggles, He is working out something greater than we can comprehend.

This is a call to wait in faith, not in frustration. Waiting in faith means surrendering our imaginations, our plans, and our timelines to God, trusting that He is weaving together a story that is bigger and better than we could ever write for ourselves. It is a challenge to resist the temptation to become our own king or savior, or to simply blend in with the culture around us. Instead, we are to seek a holy vision for our lives, to pray boldly, and to praise God even before we see the outcome. God is inviting us to stand in awe, to be astounded by His goodness, and to join Him in the miraculous work He is doing in and through us.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s Ability Surpasses Our Impossibilities No matter how overwhelming our circumstances may seem, God is not limited by what we see as impossible. He invites us to bring our deepest needs and the needs of others to Him, trusting that He is more than able to act in ways we cannot imagine. Our faith is not in our own strength, but in His limitless power and grace. [32:29]
2. Honest Questions Are the Gateway to Deeper Faith Habakkuk’s raw honesty with God—his willingness to ask “how long?” and “why?”—shows us that God welcomes our questions and our struggles. Rather than pretending everything is fine, we are invited to bring our doubts and frustrations to God, knowing that He meets us in our honesty and leads us into greater trust. [46:20]
3. God’s Plans Often Defy Our Expectations God’s answer to Habakkuk was not what he wanted or expected; sometimes, God’s solutions seem to make things worse before they get better. Yet, God’s wisdom and sovereignty are at work even in the chaos, using unexpected means to accomplish His purposes. We are called to trust Him, even when we do not understand His ways. [59:27]
4. Waiting in Faith Transforms Our Imagination True faith is not passive resignation but active, prayerful waiting that surrenders our imagination to God. Instead of fixating on our frustrations or trying to control outcomes, we are invited to imagine with God—asking Him to give us a vision for what He can do, and praising Him in advance for miracles yet unseen. [64:25]
5. Our Role Is Surrender, Not Self-Sufficiency When faced with delays or disappointments, we often try to become our own king or savior, or we shrink back in fear of resistance. But God calls us to surrender—to trust His timing, to pray boldly, and to step out in faith for the sake of His kingdom. Our greatest impact comes not from our own efforts, but from joining God in the work He is already doing. [67:23]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[32:29] - Bringing Our Impossibilities to God
[33:52] - Praying for Miracles and Grace
[38:10] - Giving and Fueling God’s Mission
[40:26] - Empowering the Next Generation
[41:48] - Living the Vibrant Life in Christ
[43:10] - Christ Fellowship’s Unique Mission
[45:30] - When Life Knocks You Down
[46:20] - Habakkuk’s Honest Questions
[49:21] - God’s Astonishing Response
[51:20] - The Power and Pitfalls of Imagination
[53:38] - Walking in Faith and Waiting
[56:16] - Confidence in God’s Goodness
[59:27] - God’s Unpredictable Plans
[64:25] - Surrendering Imagination in Prayer
[67:23] - The Temptation of Self-Sufficiency
[69:15] - Praying for a Holy Vision
[73:03] - Invitation to Salvation
[76:08] - Praying for Others and Closing Worship

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Habakkuk 1:1-6 (ESV) — > The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.
> O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear?
> Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?
> Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong?
> Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise.
> So the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth.
> For the wicked surround the righteous; so justice goes forth perverted.
> “Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.
> For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, who march through the breadth of the earth, to seize dwellings not their own.”

Psalm 27:13-14 (ESV) — > I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!
> Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Observation Questions

What are the two main questions Habakkuk asks God in Habakkuk 1:2-3, and what do they reveal about his situation? [46:20]
According to Habakkuk 1:5, what does God invite Habakkuk (and us) to do when life feels unfair or overwhelming? [49:21]
In Psalm 27:13-14, what attitude does the psalmist encourage us to have while waiting for God to act? [56:16]
The sermon mentioned real-life examples from the church community (like the recovery ministry and people walking through grief). What do these stories show about God’s ability to work in hard seasons? [32:29]

Interpretation Questions

Why do you think God doesn’t always give easy answers to our “how long?” and “why?” questions, but instead invites us to “look again” and see with eyes of faith? [49:21]
When God’s answer to Habakkuk was to raise up the Chaldeans—a solution that seemed to make things worse—what does this teach us about God’s wisdom and our expectations? [59:27]
The sermon talked about “waiting in faith” versus “waiting in frustration.” What’s the difference between these two ways of waiting, and how might each affect our relationship with God? [54:28]
How does surrendering our imagination and plans to God (instead of trying to be our own king or savior) change the way we pray and live? [01:05:40]

Application Questions

The sermon invited us to bring our “impossibilities” to God. What is one area in your life (or someone you love) that feels impossible right now? What would it look like to bring that to God this week? [32:29]
Habakkuk was honest with God about his doubts and frustrations. Is there something you’ve been afraid to ask God or admit to Him? What might happen if you brought that honestly to Him in prayer? [46:20]
God’s answer to Habakkuk was unexpected and even confusing. Have you ever experienced a time when God’s answer to your prayer was not what you wanted or expected? How did you respond? [59:27]
The sermon challenged us to “wait in faith, not in frustration.” What is one practical way you can shift from frustration to faith as you wait for God to move in a specific area? [54:28]
The pastor mentioned the temptation to become our own king or savior when things don’t go our way. Are there areas where you tend to take control instead of surrendering to God? What would it look like to let go and trust Him? [01:05:40]
The idea of “surrendering our imagination” was highlighted—praying for a holy vision and praising God before seeing the outcome. What is one way you can practice this kind of faith-filled imagination and praise this week? [01:04:25]
The church is entering a “season of awe.” What would it look like for you to stand in awe of God’s goodness, even before you see the miracle? How can you encourage someone else to do the same? [01:09:15]

Sermon Clips

God, we are so imperfect. We are so in need of you. Father, you don't do your work and your best work because of how good we are or how what we can offer you. But, Father, only because of your grace. So we stand and kneel here and sit here smack dab in the middle of your grace. And we praise you for this. [00:34:28] (33 seconds)

He says in verse 5 he says look among the nations and see and wonder he says I want you to be astounded for I'm going to do a work in your days that you would not believe even if I told you. [00:49:03] (27 seconds)

Now, what he's inviting us to do is to say, God, you have a bigger plan than my frustration. He's inviting us to walk in faith. And to walk in faith means we actually have to walk in waiting. Because God has not set up everything yet. [00:53:44] (23 seconds)

Faith does not lose sleep. Faith says, listen, I may not see it now, but I'm waiting because God is going to show up something bigger than I could imagine. [00:55:49] (15 seconds)

``God is working 24 -7 on your behalf. And you can't even work 24 -7 on your own behalf. That's why you're stressed. There's not enough time in the day to take care of all the things you're going through right now. God says, so... Being your own Savior will never work. Listen, you don't have the power of the Savior. You don't have the provision of the Savior. [01:07:24] (42 seconds)

And so He tells Habakkuk, and He tells us, look among the nations and watch. And even though you don't see it by faith, I want you to praise me. I want you to be astounded. I want you to stand in awe because I am going to work a work in your day which you can't even imagine, even if I told you. It'd be too good to be true. [01:10:27] (32 seconds)

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