It’s Hard To Hear God
Summary
Steven Furtick launches his new series "I Know That Voice," addressing the difficulty of discerning God's will amidst anxiety and past failures. Using 1 Samuel 16, he urges believers to act in obedience before feeling certain, emphasizing that hearing God requires doing what is already in the Bible. Furtick challenges listeners to stop comparing their lives to others and instead focus on faithful, daily obedience to experience spiritual clarity.
Topics discussed
Welcome, prayer, and introduction to the series
The challenge of hearing God's voice and personal story
Story: Airport incident with son Elijah
Why it is hard to hear God: Noise and dysfunction
Biblical context: Samuel and King Saul
Expect direction in disappointment: Fill, Forward, Found
Stop comparing destinations and trust God's timing
Avoiding Christianese cliches and seeking biblical miracles
Knowing God's voice through Scripture
Obedience in difficult circumstances
God looks at the heart, not outward appearance
God continues to speak despite our mistakes
Closing prayer and final remarks
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