What If I Got It Wrong? | I Know That Voice | Steven Furtick | Elevation Church
Speaker: Not provided
Elevation Church
Summary
Main message: Doubt is not disqualifying but can be a doorway to deeper faith; when you wonder "What if I got it wrong?" bring those questions to Jesus (and to faithful people) rather than letting your circumstances or "prison" dictate your belief. Jesus affirmed John the Baptist even while John doubted from prison, showing God remains faithful though outcomes may not match expectations.
Key points:
- John the Baptist sent disciples to ask Jesus "Are you the one?" while imprisoned, showing even strong believers can doubt.
- Take doubt to the Lord (and to people who will take it to the Lord) instead of ruminating in isolation or letting your situation define truth.
- Resistance or delay doesn’t necessarily mean you did something wrong; opposition can indicate significance and God's favor.
- God may not meet our expectations or timing, but he remains faithful and can use unmet outcomes to deepen faith and bring redemption.
- Jesus never stopped believing in John despite John’s doubts; faithfulness of God is not negated by our momentary unbelief.
Scriptures mentioned: Luke 7 (esp. 11–19), Matthew 3 (vv. 1–16 referenced), Matthew 11:2, Acts 16
