What to Do When God Allows Everything to Be Shaken

About this sermon

The world is getting darker, and I believe more strongly than ever that legislation, activism, voting, and human effort alone cannot transform the human heart. We should be faithful in all of those areas, but ultimately, people are changed by the presence, glory, and power of God. In this message, I look at David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem and what that teaches us about becoming people who actually carry the presence of God. I also share a deeply personal story from a season when a powerful revival suddenly fell apart and our small group was left heartbroken, confused, and wondering what God was doing. In the middle of that pain, God began giving us small signs that He had not abandoned us, including a prophetic word about carrying His glory and an unforgettable moment when an ark I had purchased months earlier arrived from Jerusalem in the middle of a 72-hour prayer gathering. Sometimes God doesn’t give you the answer for the next twenty years. He gives you enough grace and direction to take the next step. This is a call to faithfulness in a season of transition. Carrying God’s presence requires responsibility, prayer, community, generosity, obedience, and a willingness to keep showing up. We do everything God has asked us to do, then trust Him to accomplish what only He can accomplish. Don’t waste the difficult seasons. Don’t fight battles God never asked you to fight. Stay connected to the body of Christ, shoulder the responsibility God has given you, and keep carrying His presence forward. Chapters: 00:00 — The Only Thing That Can Change Human Hearts 02:48 — When Revival Suddenly Falls Apart 05:36 — A Prophetic Word in the Middle of Heartbreak 08:24 — The Ark Purchased in Jerusalem 11:13 — Finding People Who Will Walk Through the Fire With You 14:01 — 72 Hours of Prayer in the Middle of a Storm 16:49 — God Gives You Signs to Keep Going 19:37 — Six Steps, Then Let God Do What Only He Can Do 22:25 — Showing Up in a Season of Transition 25:13 — Keep Carrying the Presence of God Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.