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It's Okay To Not Know

Elevation Church • Sep 11, 2026 • 22 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Pastor Steven Furtick explores the scripture phrase 'by faith... even though,' encouraging believers that it is okay not to have all the answers or know every detail about the future. True faith is not anchored in having full visible proof, but in trusting God as the ultimate Architect and Guide who knows what we need even when we do not. By stepping forward in obedience during our 'even though' moments, we allow our faith to grow and trust God's perfect timing.

Themes

FaithTrusting GodUncertaintyDivine TimingGod's GuidancePerseverance

Key Points

1.
Faith is the foundational access point through which we receive God's peace, focus, provision, and direction.
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Spiritual growth happens in 'even though' moments—when you take the next step without knowing what comes after.
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Our faith is not in the ultimate destination, but in the Guide who promises to see us safely there.
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God knows what you do not need and will remove things or people to keep you aligned with where He is leading you.
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What feels like guessing to us is guided by God, who is the Master Architect with the complete blueprint for our lives.
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Even when you feel inadequate, unqualified, or 'too old or young,' God's plan operates beyond human limitations.
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Just because you cannot see the provision yet does not mean God has not already prepared it in His perfect timing.
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Admitting that you do not know is the precise place where genuine faith has the opportunity to grow.

Sermon Moments

“He knows what you don't need.”

“Our faith is not in the destination. Our faith is in the guide who will see us safely to the destination.”

“I will go as if I'm guided even though I feel I'm guessing.”

“We have microwave mindsets and we serve a crockpot God.”

“God knows where you're going even though you don't.”

“Just because you can't see it does not mean he didn't speak it.”

“Admitting that you don't know is where faith has the chance to grow.”

This Week

Take the next clear step of obedience today, even if you do not know the full plan for tomorrow.

Declare throughout the week: 'I will go as if I'm guided even though I feel I'm guessing.'

Rest in God's peace when people or circumstances exit your life, believing God knows what you do not need.

Refuse to let feelings of inadequacy or age limits stop you from fulfilling God's calling.

Trade a microwave mindset for trust in a crockpot God when waiting on promised breakthroughs.

Choose to praise God in the middle of your 'even though' situation before seeing visible proof.

Surrender your limitations to God daily, trusting that His strength is made perfect in your lack of knowing.

Remember This

Faith doesn't require knowing every turn of the journey, because our trust is not in the destination, but in the Guide.

A Challenge for You

Stand in your 'even though' moment, surrender what you do not know to the God who knows all things, and trust that your obedience will create a ripple effect for generations to come.

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