It Is What It Is, But It's Not What It Seems | Out Of The Vault | Pastor Steven Furtick
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- “It is what it is” is a common phrase getting tossed around right now. To a certain extent, it’s true. Yes, this is what we’ve been dealt. This is the reality of our situation right now. But have we just started accepting disappointment as the norm without questioning if God is at work?
The story of Abraham and Sarah is a good illustration of what to do with disappointment and unmet expectations when we are faced with it. Through Romans 4:18-21, Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church shows us how to have unwavering faith in the midst of doubt and disappointment. Yes, it is is what it is... but it’s not what it seems.
This sermon was originally recorded April 24, 2016.
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Steven, I have spent the last 8 years of my life lost in sin and it led to loneliness and severe depression, One day I came across one of the sermons on your channel for Elevation Church and I have been led back to Jesus. Although I am not completely where I want to be yet I know it is His plan not mine, I have had incredible overcoming peace the last couple of months having Jesus back in my life, I hope you have an incredible Easter weekend.
Thank for word of god
Thank you lord is blessing everything amen
Hallelujah!! Praying for you brother. God is faithful
God bless you 🙌 🙏🏽
Jesus is with you in every situation
I was saved 32 years ago from a life of alcohol and drugs. God is amazing! Thank you Pastor!
I needed to hear the word I have been married twenty years I know God has my savior but my husband is on drug on and off but I'm believing for a c complete healing and deliverance for him not to keep going back and forth to the drugs but to set Christ as his personal savior need your prayers and I'm praying too 🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing that and may the Lord bless and keep you!
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Prise God for his dedeliverance power at work
That’s amazing!! Congratulations!!👏🏽✨💖
“Anybody can believe in you once your success is evident,
But if you got somebody who believes in you while your potential is still in seed form
Never forget that person.”
I LOVEEEEEEE THIS !!! MADE MY MORNING THANK YOU
Beautiful msg 👑 🙏
This made me remember some special people from the past, defo gonna give them a shout ♥
Tequila
@@SSKMusicBeats 💃🏽🎉💞💯🌧️🌄Yesssss!
About 17 years ago, I was handed a business card by a stranger. It said, "If you meet me and forget me, you have lost nothing. BUT, if you meet Jesus and you forget him, you have lost everything."
I have NEVER forgotten that statement.
Wow 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
Wow!! Hallelujah
That’s so powerful
God will get our attention one way or another it’s like that song that says the reckless love. Thank you Jesus
That's so Powerful & Amazing, That's the Best Business card to have, spread the word 🙏 pretty Deep
If you rearrange the letters in “depression” you get “I pressed on.” Your current situation is not your destination. Keep going. Your breakthrough is almost here.
Whoa!! This I will steal. So huge
Mind blown
"Faith isn't defined by what you do in your weak moments." THANK YOU FOR THAT REMINDER LORD!
Amen! 🙏🙌 ^EC Team
I believe faith is what you do in your weak moments. Not only that but who you truly are comes out when your at your weakest
I see the tree in Me. God has done so much in me and has used me in so many ways, despite the pain and let downs ... I still rise! Those who left, couldn't stay because at the sound of Jesus' name the devil shall flee!
Amen🙌❤️🙏🌄
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you!
That's my absolute favorite verse.
Amen 🙏🏽❤️
Faith isn’t a feeling. when you live in denial, you’re waiting for deliverance in Situation that requires discipline. Amen!! Needed this message! Thank you pastor Steven 🙏🏻
The Starting place for Authentic faith is honesty🙏🏻
Faith is making the decision for us.
It will grow.
We shall all overcome.
We are together in this.
Amen
Shalom yes God is in control stay bless 🙏🙏🙏👍
Amen!!!
Amen!!
Absolutely brother God bless you
I'm facing an eviction but I still have my job. I'm going to work and stay planted. Eviction isnt my final resting place. This is only temporary. Thank you for restoring my faith. Faith isnt a feeling. It's a decision.
I hope you are ok I will be praying for u I hope u managed to get somewhere to live that's awful your getting evicted they should house u if u need any help let me know. God bless u. ❤️😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
jesus loves you!
I hope now it’s 6 months later you
Are in a better place! God bless you beautiful!
“The narrator often dictates how the story is perceived. Who is your narrator?”
Gabrielle, how are things for you today...have you found housing? Pray all is well🙏🦋
It is what it is but its not what it seems because I know who wrote my story, Thank YOU JESUS.
This sermon is so relevant, its timeless, its like it was preached just this morning and not 4 years ago. Thank you Pastor Steven
Agreed!! 🎉💞💯🌧️🌄
Such a blessing
I feel the same way -everyday!!!
I have it downloaded and listen to it whoever anxiety strikes.❤️
I have just had a total hysterectomy and have really been struggling with my connection with my husband but in reality I need to keep my eyes on the Lord. Please pray for healing in our relationship and heal not just our physical difficulties but the spiritual connection primarily. Definitely need to not let my negative feelings narrate our story! Let me add...with a Praise I was totally cleared of any cancers the dr had been predicting!
Praying for your body, your mind, your spirit, and your marriage. God is a restorer; he makes all things whole and he makes all things new. In Jesus name. Amen.
I pray that your Faith and trust in God grows stronger during this season in your life and that you know God is drawing you closer to him through your trials to strengthen your character and to guide you to your true purpose and calling to be all that you can be and have in your life with Christ🙏
I will pray for you to have renewed hope for yourself and to love yourself no matter which path God takes you on💜 I pray that you find comfort in knowing that God only has the Best intentions for you and loves you deeply 🤗
O.k I'm gonna be honest here, I look in the mirror, aka my past and I see a grasshopper, stupid mirror😂😂today I believe what God said about me, gonna get a new mirror! Jesus i love you❣❣❣
Lol God has a sense of humor. I love it. God bless you Brother
Possess the Land!🏞 There is a cloud...the rain is coming!🌦 I'm planted.🌱Hope against Hope!⚓ Promises!🤰🏽Resurrection 🙌🏽🕊
It is what it is! My new journey of singleness has been tough, desperately need God's presence to get me through it by Faith. It's not over unless God says its over.
Renelle, praying you feel God's presence even more real today than ever before!
^EC Team
God has the best for you in your latter days as it was with Job. Don't lose hope.
“ Anybody can believe in you once your success is evident, but if you got somebody who believes in you while your potential is still in seed form, never forget that person” Man oh man. I have a friend who believes in me everyday, even the days that i was so deep in the hot water. He never gave up on me even when others wanted to. Every time i think about how greatful i am for him, i cry. i love that guy with all my life. Cherish your people, especially the ones who push you to be who you are meant to be!!
Wow yes I have this now 🥰💯👏💪🙌Amen when everyone else gave up on me he came into my life and I'm so greatful God put him in this time of my life even tho I thought I needed him before No !! God new when and he said Now !!! 💯👏💪🙌✔️😇🎆❤️
Faith can't fix what you won't face. . . been facing those demons I kept dodging, as a friend told me they aren't mine so they gotta go. I thought things were hard before I got saved but now I finally started the right battle and I'm definitely getting stronger. To everyone still in the fire, stay up and don't forget you're not alone.
God bless u Ps Steven.. Such a blessed and timely word for this season.. Thank u for been so obedient to the word of God that leads us back when we going astray.. You are truly an annoited man of God who speaks the right words at the right time.. God bless u and ur family 🙏
Thank you!! Thank you!!! I had to get tested for this COVID19 on Tuesday, I’ve been really stressing over getting the results back......I have to accept the fact it is what it is!!! Regardless of the results or the outcome I’m going to be okay!!!! Thank you Jesus for Brother Furtick!!!!! I’m never going to look at death as being buried, I’m just being planted!!! I love that quote!!! The mustard seed is one of my favorite passages. I can remember my first piece of jewelry as a kid, it was a mustard seed necklace. Thank you for this sermon it touched me. ✌🏼💕🤗
Thanks for sharing, Tammy! Praying for you! ^EC Team
It is what it is
I am a resurrected child of God
My current situation is not the end. I will face it with faith. It is a portal to my potential. A set up for what is to come in my life. THANK YOU JESUS
Goodmorning can’t think of a better way to wake up too.
"It is what it is, but it's Not What It Seems!" Steven Furtick
"Yes it's small, but yet when planted, it grows!"
Right now I am going through a painful situation in my life where my relationship broke up because of my reckless behaviour.. this pains me so much and I was praying to come across a sermon like this! I have always felt that God will never forgive me for my actions,but your sermons and especially this line from today's sermon "Faith isn't defined by what you do in your weaker moments! " gives me so much hope that God will always love me ! Thankyou Pastor Steven for touching hearts of people from India!
God bless you and your church !
Kavya, thank you for sharing! God is for you!
^EC Team
GOD IS KING ✝️👑✝️👑✝️👑✝️👑✝️✝️✝️👑
There is a lot of things I’m feeling right not. Fear, angry, sadness, happiness. And I just have to let go and let God🙏💙🤍.
Janiya Beene Shake it off and Trust God.. I pray that things get better for you. I have been in them all.... OOOOOOHHHH BUT THE GOD I SERVE!!! MADE IT WORK FOR MY GOOD....
Rhonda Williams Amen. Thank you so much and I’m glad that you’ve overcome them all💙
Amen 💙
It's small right now, but when planted it GROWS!! I needed this confirmation.💯👍🙌🙏 all in the name of Jesus! It's going to grow. "Face it in FAITH"!!🙌🙏🗣
Planting seeds tomorrow with my Grandson. Walking on Faith to plant it in the ground! Amen!
I'm growing.....in Jesus Name...... Amen
COVID-19 it is what it is 🙏 Help me Lord to focus on You Lord Jesus 🙌
When planted it grows!!! To what shall I compare the kingdom of God! My miracle child grew despite the risk and the doubts!!! Amen! I am raising a child of God! No weapons formed against us shall prosper!
I live in Portland Oregon, but he is my pastor for the last year and a half. Thank you pastor furtick.
Just what I needed to hear today because yesterday my faith was being questioned by it is what is. Amen. Thank you, God, on this Good Friday, for answering me and reassuring me again that even if I think I am so small and insignificant, I am not to You. I love You, Lord.
Faith isn't defined by what you do in your weak moments 🙏🙏 Help me Jesus, I'm desperate for you right now
Thank you Pastor Steven for reminding me to look for the tree in the seed and to remain planted in faith
Thank You Lord "Because it is what is bit IT'S NOT WHAT IT SEEMS" YOU are working even when I don't see it you are working!!!
When Planted, it Grows 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Praise God Almighty 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
This is a 3 year ago sermon and God is blessing me now, thank you God and thank you Steven for being obedient
I have seen pastor Steven Furtick on CZcams and Facebook. But never have I felt SO strongly drawn to his sermons as I do now. I took the note from God telling me I need more jesus and more of our lord in my life, our glorious god in MY daily life. I thank you pastor for finding me ... helping me. I am finding courage daily to let go and let god. I've never felt so spiritually enlightened as I do now. I can feel my god, my lord and savior with me DAILY!!!! Praise God!!! Thank you lord for seeing me when I needed you most... thank you lord for believing in me when I didnt !
I am planted and not buried! By His Grace, I will Produce the purpose of God in my Life! Thank you for renewing my mind in this area.
"I'm growing".... when planted IT WILL GROW!!!
Pastor Furtick ur sermons 💯bless me... God bless you 😇
JESUS LOVES YOU ✝️
“The narrator often dictates how the story is perceived. Who is your narrator?”
A friend is currently fighting for her life in the hospital and needs a miracle... before I chose which sermon to even listen to god spoke to me and said "it starts with a mustard seed" then god led me to this sermon! At about 20 min pastor furtick started talking. About the mustard seed!!! Thank you Jesus!!! Miracles are going to happen today!! Thank you lord!!!!
Chips and salsa before the enchilada 😂
Thank you Pastor!! What you’re doing matters to so many of us 💕🙏🏼
This was so Accurate for this season!!! I keep hearing the same message in different ways... Basically God is Blessing whatever his people Plant in this season so that blessings can come in another season! But how do We find out what is the right thing to plant!?!
When someone believed in you while your potential is in seed form, never forget that person. :)
Faith is an action word,use it.
Thoughts half way though the message...
A faith message untouched by Covid: Refreshing.
Seeing believers gathered in one place and engaging together: Beautiful.
And overall: Encouraging.
🙌🏻💛🙌🏻
I saw a vision many years ago of Jesus standing in the midst of a busy city. Crossroads of people walking to and fro to busy to see his loving outstretched hands. Isn't it ironic how many of the busy city streets are now empty? Are we still to busy now? Well, I guess technology will keep up busy but lets take a moment to stand still and look up.
God has planted me...and I will produce my purpose!! Thank you Pastor Steven! God sees our potential... hallelujah!!
The narrator that I choose will determine how I experience the situation.
I am ready for a new narrator!!
I have been battling with obesity, I had lost all hope. I told God I will not do a gastric bypass. I need to get it together!! I asked him why won't you help me, then I heard this sermon. I am moving forward in faith.I will never give up!!
GOD HAS US IN A SEASON ... THAT HE WANTS OUR ATTENTION.
HE WANTS US TO BE HOME ... TO CHILLAX ...WITH HIM....AND JUST BREATH.
I feel that. A season to remind us how to be "human be-ings" instead of "human do-ings"
It is what it is,but it is not what it seems.
You become what you believe, we believe what is taught to us.
Faith is not defined by what you do in your weak moments. I love your teacher Pastor Steven, God bless.
Easily one of the best faith sermons I've ever heard!
True faith starts in honesty.
My faith in jesus is where I am today.
I'm a recovering addict of 33years I never lost my faith, today I have gift to help others with addiction, I was looking for a job in the driving field, well God bless me with a job in a treatment center and managing 2 sober houses.
I used a needle for 33years, 4 strokes, 4 heart attacks, I have a full bill of health today, the faith in my heart brought to the job of my life time. Thank you and God bless you for being so helpful in my recovery. Amen
Amazing, Richard! We love hearing how God has worked in and through you! Thanks for sharing your story with us! 🧡
Until you face it faith can't fix it. Faith is standing in the middle and making a decision. We are the seed of Abraham.
Going through a heartbreak but my seed has been planted! I’m growing each day. I’m so blessed to have found this message this morning. Glory to God.
Ive smoked weed for over 40 years, i couldnt stop, its my coping strategies due to deep child abuse.. Im 58 with COPD and lung cancer.
Im not having treatment. But wont stop Praising Jesus. As i said to Jesus Decades ago,,, i cant leave my Faith.
Here in Australia, Church people say im a child of the devil, because of the weed,,, if i didnt smoke weed, i would have taken my life years ago.. Its my belief in Jesus that keeps me alive..
Decree , declare and proclaim what you believe , the promises of GOD and see them come to pass! SPEAK LFE !!!
YET,
WHEN PLANTED
IT GROWS 🌱
Mark 4.32
I'm growing in this pandemic 🙌🏾
Amen! 🧡🙏 ^EC Team
Excellent! Your Gift is powered and may it continue to be protected in JESUS name! Many blessings!
Thank you God and pastor Furtick. I am grateful to hear these older sermons.... I am one of those people that need a new voice in my brain. I work on it everyday..😊
Thank you God for all the Faith and love you have given me I love you God Amen 🙏🌹♥️🌄
So timely for this season in my life, South Africa and the world. "Promise still stands!"
You have a way with knowing what is needed in the time of need
God speaking thru this man!!
Please pray for me! I've been dealing with so many health issues with my organs since February. It's been scary and so difficult especially to do the tasks of caring and homeschooling my son with special needs(I've been homeschooling him for 3+yrs on top of trying to build a career in Coaching and Personal Training), my family, etc. This message, like all of them, really resonated with me. I thought my faith has been struggling because of my "feelings" and I've been doing everything my Dr has said and Jesus has spoken to me but not much has changed with my health. I want so much to be all Jesus has called me to be and to experience the promises our Heavenly Daddy has promised. But it gets discouraging and the physical exhaustion from the health issues are sometimes debilitating. I need more strength from the inside out. Thank you for praying for me.🙏😭❤
"It's not all good but faith can handle that." Also, I've been healing so much from 17 years of trauma and abuse as well. Healing is so painful and takes so long it seems but neccessary to be a vessel for God's kingdom.
"Even great faith has weak moments."
Thank you Pastor Steven Furtick and Holly...I feel like you guys are part of my family. Being an orphan and foster child having a church family is so important for me even if I'm in CO. Much love!
Praying for you, Jaclyn! ^EC Team
@@elevationchurch Thank you so much Elevation!🙏🥰❤
It is well with you. God is working behind the scenes even when we don't see His actions or when everything seems to be dead or slow.
@@princeosaro25 Thank you so much for your truth and affirming words! Amen!
TREMENDOUSLY EXTREMELY EMPOWERING SERMON MAN OF GOD & FAITH I HIGHLY APPRECIATE U AN OUR ALMIGHTY PHENOMENAL HOLY WORTHY RIGHTEOUS LOVING PATIENT PROTECTING SAVIOR!! 🙏💯🙌💜🗣
I just want to say thank you so much Steven for help bring me to Jesus, it is no understatement when I say you have literally changed my life and for that I am forever thankful. I will always tell of how great your messages from God are!
Never had a message hit so close to my heart, God is so good 💗💗💗 11:12 is exactly what I needed to hear
YES.
This message is so encouraging!💙 It will grow if planted! 🌱 🌿🌳🍐Amen! 🙏
COME ON! A prophecy for 2020! It really is, the fire of God bypasses and transcends time! woo.
Amazing faith is not feelings faith is decision
I have enough faith for masses not because I was told but because I am living proof of the goodness of YAHWEH
God is doing great and mighty works through you! We love how you give God the credit, you are so blessed Abby! We are praying for your career and schooling! God's got you! ^EC Team
Glory to God...I am so grateful for you and the family who loves and allows you to speak, teach and preach the truth. God is with you...I appreciate you and your family and love you as family. Thank you and God Bless
Thank you Lord for Pastor Steven Furtick and and his serving today Amen 🙏🙌👏❤
Thank you Pastor Steven for reminding and refreshing our hearts with the Truth of our Faith most especially in the season the world is in right now. The Word will never be old or quarantined as it's New every morning! 🙏🏾
“Faith will do it, but you have to face it”
"Faith is not a feeling💔😭 you can be pessimistic but hava grear faith, and even great faith has weak moments"😭💖
Thank you Pastor Steven, How you know actually what I need to hear you are so blessed and thank u for continuing to blessing us! I prayer for Peace and healing for my E-fam and the Whole World. Lord Glory to your name Amen. 🙏🏼❤🙏🏼❤🙏🏼❤🙏🏼
"Faith cant fix what you wont face" wow 🙌🏾
The Holy Spirit says Put “Furtick”
In CZcams and you be good to go
Amen
Amen
Faith is not a feeling it is a decision.
Yesssss never forget those who was there when you had nothing
Full of faith... full of purpose!!! Amen!!
Faith isn't defined by what you do in your weak moments. Love it!
“You cnt get over what you dnt own “ I felt that. Im so glad that I came across this sermon today.
"Faith can't fix what you won't face"
All my years whenever I pray on my four toes flat forward walks with every skip too
It is what is when I walk and pray too
That has me thinking about how to choose how I narrate my mind and thought to pray for only good because how we walk is how we pray to God and Jesus Christ in either order
Again always the best of videos with knowing what to say in prayer for me and my family and friends members with greater than before my toes walking distance of every prayer for knowing when I walk like that and I know now that prayers
I know this message was for me today. I've been feeling buried by hurt relationships and this morning before watching this I decided it's the time to open up about them and seek healing from them. I was nervous, but this message has empowered me. Thank you
It is what it is but it’s not what it seems!
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Thank you pastor. I got baptized at your church. I truly appreciate you helping me understand Gods word.
Amazing, Sarah! Congratulations! We are celebrating with you! Thanks for sharing with us! 🧡 ^EC Team
I want my life to be narrated by faith!
Hallelujah hallelujah oh Pastor Steven your sermon was powerful i felt the holy ghost presence here the Lord is on my side i trust believe and have faith in my Jesus praise the Lord glory glory glory AMEN
It Is What It Is. I'm Not Defined By What I Do Thank You Jesus.
I’m growing my faith is growing amen thank you Jesus
I often wonder in life, how one person is supposed to act even without the whole Covid hoohaa that is going on, but more in general life.
It’s funny how this has all turned out being so isolated from one another, yet to feel so close through Lord God Amen 🙏 and how the saying goes ( strength in numbers) we are all solders of God we are all disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
I feel blessed every time I wake up in the morning, I pray to God for blessings, I pray to God for family and friends and also people I’ve walk past and even the faces that I’ve dreamt the night before.
I suppose I’m ranting a little bit more often and it’s due to PS Steven and Hollie Furtick and how much motivation they influence in my life and God is a gardener he uses his tools (the Furtick family / Elevation church) to help plant 🌱 seeds but doesn’t stop their they keep ploughing and watering helping us to GROW God’s blessings to all who are used as God’s gardening tools to help the seeds that God has planted to grow.
Amen 🙏
Amen God bless you Brother