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God, I Don't Know What To Do

Elevation Church • Apr 10, 2026 • 17 min

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Summary

When life brings unexpected attacks and overwhelming challenges, we often find ourselves in a season where we lack power and do not know what to do. Looking at King Jehoshaphat's response in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Steven Furtick reminds us that our first step is to fix our eyes on God rather than reacting out of fear or self-reliance. When we surrender our need to control and stand firm in faith, we discover that the battle belongs to the Lord.

Themes

Trusting God in UncertaintySpiritual WarfareOvercoming FearGod's SovereigntyWorship in Difficult Seasons

Key Points

1.
Facing unexpected hardship or spiritual resistance does not mean you are off track with God; opposition often accompanies spiritual growth.
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When you admit that you have no power and do not know what to do, the crucial pivot is fixing your eyes on God.
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God frequently addresses our fear before giving practical instructions because fear distorts our ability to hear His voice.
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The battle you are facing is ultimately God's battle, not yours to solve in human strength.
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When facing overwhelming obstacles, our duty is to take up our position, stand firm, and trust God for deliverance.
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While waiting for God to work out the circumstances, our responsibility is to worship Him and keep walking forward.
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God is already present in your tomorrow, giving you the assurance needed to remain faithful today without giving up.

Sermon Moments

“We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us, and we don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”

“When you tell God, 'I don't know what to do,' the first thing He will tell you is what to don't: 'Don't be afraid.'”

“Because if fear is your filter, you will not clearly hear the voice of God.”

“For the battle is not yours, but God's.”

“What God does is His business. What you do until He does is worship and walk.”

“Ain't it good to have a Father who's already in tomorrow that can tell you what happens tomorrow so you can do what you need to do today.”

This Week

When feeling overwhelmed, explicitly pray: 'Lord, I don't know what to do, but my eyes are on You.'

Refuse to let fear dictate your decisions; address fear first by speaking scripture over your situation.

Stop trying to fight spiritual or complex life battles in your own human logic, flesh, or strength.

Commit to worshipping God while you wait for Him to bring deliverance in your situation.

Stand firm and maintain your daily spiritual disciplines instead of running away or shrinking back in discouragement.

Stop being surprised when unexpected attacks happen, recognizing that the enemy often targets times of revival or progress.

Focus on what you need to do today, trusting that God is already in your tomorrow.

Remember This

When you lack power and do not know what to do, turn your eyes to God and stand firm, knowing the battle belongs to Him.

A Challenge for You

You will not have to fight this battle alone; face it in faith, stand firm, worship while you wait, and do not give up.

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