Podcast Summary: "This Might Be My God Moment" | Pastor Steven Furtick

Elevation with Steven Furtick
Episode: This Might Be My God Moment
Release Date: April 20, 2025

Introduction

In this powerful episode of Elevation with Steven Furtick, Pastor Steven delves deep into the transformative moments of faith using the biblical narrative of Thomas, often mislabeled as "Doubting Thomas." He challenges listeners to recognize their pivotal "My God moments"—instances where God intervenes personally in their lives, bringing hope and transformation.

The Story of Thomas: From Doubt to Declaration

Pastor Furtick begins by recounting the story of Thomas from John 20:24-29, emphasizing Thomas's initial skepticism and eventual profound declaration of faith.

• Thomas's Doubt:
  "I will never believe unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails and place my finger into the mark of the nails and place my hand into his side, I will never believe."
  (John 20:25, 02:24)

• Jesus’s Appearance and Thomas’s Confession:
  After eight days, Jesus appears to the disciples again, inviting Thomas to touch His wounds. This encounter transforms Thomas from doubt to a powerful declaration:
  "My Lord and my God."
  (John 20:28, 27:15)

Key Insight: Thomas is redefined from "Doubting Thomas" to "Trusting Thomas," showcasing a journey from skepticism to unwavering faith.

Elijah's Parallel: A Call to "My God Moment"

Drawing a parallel with Elijah's encounter in 1 Kings 17:17-24, Pastor Furtick illustrates another profound interaction where Elijah experiences his own God moment amidst despair.

• Elijah’s Desperation:
  "What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to bring my sin to remembrance and to cause the death of my son."
  (1 Kings 17:21, 42:15)

• Elijah's Transformation:
  Through divine intervention, Elijah revives the widow’s son, demonstrating God’s power to restore life and hope:
  "O Lord, my God, let this child's life come into him again."
  (1 Kings 17:21-22, 44:21-22)

Key Insight: Both Thomas and Elijah illustrate that in our darkest moments, God can perform miracles that redefine our faith and understanding.

Application: Recognizing Your "My God Moment"

Pastor Furtick encourages listeners to identify and embrace their own God moments, especially during times of doubt, despair, or missed opportunities.

• Embracing Uncertainty:
  "Sometimes you have to show up unsure... but you showed up and so does he."
  (14:02)

• God’s Sovereignty Over Time:
  "God transforms lives on his timeline, not mine."
  (18:31)

• Technology and Hearing God:
  "If my phone can hear me talk about going to Disney World and put it on my Instagram feed, how much more can God hear from?"
  (15:12)

Key Insight: Even when circumstances seem to prevent God’s presence, He is actively listening and working within our lives, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize.

Personal Declaration and Invitation to Faith

The sermon culminates in a heartfelt invitation for listeners to declare their faith and embrace their God moments.

• Encouraging Declaration:
  "This is your my God moment. My God listens. He is a good listener."
  (17:38)

• Prayer Invitation:
  Listeners are guided through a prayer, reinforcing their personal commitment:
  "Say this is my God moment... I am a child of God."
  (50:40)

Key Insight: Pastor Furtick emphasizes that regardless of past doubts or missed opportunities, each person has a unique moment where they can fully embrace God’s presence and transformation.

Conclusion: Embracing the Resurrection and Moving Forward

In his closing remarks, Pastor Furtick ties the themes of resurrection and personal transformation, urging listeners not to miss their divine opportunities for renewal.

• Resurrection as Evidence:
  "The resurrection stands as evidence in our lives that nothing is too far gone for God."
  (49:21)

• Final Encouragement:
  "If it wasn't too late for Thomas, it's not too late for you."
  (49:26)

Key Insight: The message reinforces that resurrection—both literal and metaphorical—is a testament to God’s unwavering power to renew and restore, encouraging each individual to seize their moment of faith.

Notable Quotes

1. "Sometimes you have to show up unsure... but you showed up and so does he."
   — Steven Furtick (14:02)

2. "God transforms lives on his timeline, not mine."
   — Steven Furtick (18:31)

3. "This is your my God moment. My God listens. He is a good listener."
   — Steven Furtick (17:38)

4. "If it wasn't too late for Thomas, it's not too late for you."
   — Steven Furtick (49:26)

Final Thoughts

In "This Might Be My God Moment," Pastor Steven Furtick masterfully intertwines biblical narratives with personal application, encouraging listeners to recognize and embrace their divine encounters. By redefining Thomas from a skeptic to a declarer of faith and drawing strength from Elijah's story, the sermon serves as a powerful reminder that God's presence and transformative power are ever-present, waiting for each individual to acknowledge their unique moment of faith.

Listeners are left inspired to seek out their God moments, confident in the assurance that God is always listening and ready to act in their lives.

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