When God Says Let Go
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
When your faith is being tested, there is something God has already taught you that He is calling you to trust in.
The deeper the level of trust, the less the need for details.
Embracing promises doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes in the process.
“Let’s Go” moments: I must obey and go even though I don’t know _____.
Abraham’s story had: “Let’s Go” faith → “Hold On” faith → “Let Go” faith
Hold onto the promise — let go of the plan.
When God says “Let go,” He has already provided.
Hold onto what God told you, but hold it with open hands.
Scriptures
Hebrews 11:17-19 - By faith, Abraham offered Isaac
Hebrews 11:8-14 - By faith, Abraham obeyed and went
Genesis 22:6-14 ESV - The Lord provides a ram behind Abraham
Romans 4:19 - Abraham’s body was as good as dead
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven taught us about Abraham packing up and going somewhere new. If you could pack up and go anywhere in the world right now, with no planning needed, where would you go and why?
Discussion Questions
“When your faith is being tested, there is something God has already taught you that He is calling you to trust in.” What’s a past lesson from God that you can use for a current test?
“The deeper the level of trust, the less the need for details.” Where have you been asking or giving God too many details about what He’s calling you to do?
Additional Questions
“Hold onto the promise — let go of the plan.” Where have you been holding on too tight to your plan instead of God’s promise?
“Abraham’s story had: ‘Let’s Go’ faith → ‘Hold On’ faith → ‘Let Go’ faith.” Of these three types of faith, which seems most relatable to your current season and why?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven said, “Hold onto what God told you, but hold it with open hands.”
Ask your eGroup: What's one specific area where you need to practice holding onto a promise from God with open hands and also releasing your expectations about how that promise should unfold?
Thank God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises. Pray that each person would have clarity about the specific calling God has given them. Pray for the courage to release their own plans, timelines, and desired outcomes to God. Ask for a deeper level of trust in God's perfect timing and ways. Pray for a renewed sense of hope and anticipation as they hold onto God's promises with open hands.