It Had To Happen | Pastor Steven Furtick

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  • @HeyitsMinzie
    @HeyitsMinzie 6 років тому +3541

    Today i was going to commit suicide... Alot has been happening to me that i am unable to bear and i tried everything to feel ok but each day it gets worse. Coming home from work yesterday i told God give me a reason that i should be alive because this was the last of it ...and i woke up today and saw a clip of this vid on instagram, didn't know who this preacher was but someone commented his name and now im here. I think i needed to hear this message. God is so good, he's just reminding me that he still listens even though no one else did and i thank you for this message. You have no idea how much u saved a life today

    • @kemi2010
      @kemi2010 6 років тому +110

      Praise God, I pray that His love continues to envelop you!!

    • @itsjustJemima
      @itsjustJemima 6 років тому +74

      God is great indeed! I'm glad you're still alive and found this message. It's so timely and such a great inspiration. If you ever need to talk, I'm here 💞

    • @LunamyChibaby
      @LunamyChibaby 6 років тому +16

      lisa minzie 💝

    • @sistergworship
      @sistergworship 6 років тому +35

      lisa minzie God will come through for you sister. He's too faithful to fail! God bless you.

    • @dollyfashion2007
      @dollyfashion2007 6 років тому +29

      I'm praying for you my sister. You never know who heart you will touch in your storm. God is with you though the pain and the healing 😘😘😘😘

  • @mackenziewood713
    @mackenziewood713 7 років тому +1064

    "If God allowed it, I can accept it." Whoa. Give this sermon a listen!

  • @vithus.3172
    @vithus.3172 3 роки тому +212

    The one man I trusted the most has betrayed me and I am now lost. I pray God guides us all to a blissful future. Who ever is reading this I pray for you.

  • @justice4all977
    @justice4all977 6 років тому +208

    I was attacked/raped. That situation gave way to a beautiful child. Me and my Son have healed together. My God...thank you for changing the ashes into beauty in my life. You are so good Jesus. You are the way truth and Life. You guide every conception. You have been so so kind to me. You saved two lifes that day. Our refuge and high tower. Were safe and blessed in you.

  • @qualitypieceofshite9011
    @qualitypieceofshite9011 4 роки тому +101

    I just asked my ex if we can get back tgt. I always knew that we werent what God intended for me, but I still kept crawling back. Prior to our break up, I asked God to make her do it because I couldnt stand to break her heart... and then she did. I still couldnt take the no. When i asked her if we could try to make it work, she said no. It broke my heart. But it had to happen.
    Im still learning to live with it. Pls pray for me 🙏

  • @tami6382
    @tami6382 6 років тому +324

    My heart is so broken that my body feels heavy like I can't move. This feeling is overwhelming...I pray I can get through.

  • @oliviaspencer6753
    @oliviaspencer6753 2 роки тому +8

    Just prayed for everyone in this comment section

  • @seilatsatsimota9838
    @seilatsatsimota9838 4 роки тому +51

    Who revisited this sermon again in 2020?

  • @jeffreyanderson5835
    @jeffreyanderson5835 6 років тому +478

    It's very ironic that as Christians in good faith we're always been hurt in relationships,marriages friendships n a whole lot....but at the last minute of it all God shows us that he is with us....so my brother's n sister if ur going through something like how am going through a marriage breakdown know that GOD IS FAITHFUL...be glad that IT HAPPENED....AMEN

    • @christinamachiavelli8874
      @christinamachiavelli8874 5 років тому +23

      Ik you said this a year ago but I just scrolled quickly thru comments and it stopped right on this. God just used your year old comment to reassure me of this. My husband wants a divorce after he fell into the world and chose to live that life instead. I have been asking God why but He just used this sermon and your comment to let me know ❤

    • @victoria_njeru
      @victoria_njeru 5 років тому +5

      It shall be well 🙏

  • @pammossey1969
    @pammossey1969 7 років тому +859

    this word totally transformed my life. After going through a bad breakup.

    • @TB-yg4gn
      @TB-yg4gn 6 років тому +82

      Pam Mossey tell me the pain gets easier. Two weeks for me and I feel like I’m dying. I thought I’d spend my life with him :( Tell me it gets better

    • @SupernaturalWavelength
      @SupernaturalWavelength 5 років тому +84

      @@Jay-or5ex it gets better.
      It really does.
      God led me to this sermon the DAY I last spoke to my ex-fiance. I felt like I was dying. But God has used every thing I went through in 2017 to build me and transform me in 2018.
      You'll be stronger. Than ever. Cling to Him.

    • @antonetarezendefonseca5342
      @antonetarezendefonseca5342 5 років тому +20

      @@TB-yg4gn 5 months for me. now I need you to speak out and tell me and everyone. what happens next.

    • @adonayflores7267
      @adonayflores7267 5 років тому +4

      Pam Mossey girl same ❤️

    • @lovelylay14
      @lovelylay14 5 років тому +26

      T B my break up is goin on 4 weeks now its tough but it had to happen caused more stress and anxiety couldnt do it had to let go

  • @lindaolivares4970
    @lindaolivares4970 6 років тому +399

    “It had to happen” is my favorite sermon, it opened my eyes about a recent breakup. My hope and faith in god is restored thank you for your preaching pastor

    • @TB-yg4gn
      @TB-yg4gn 6 років тому +16

      Linda Olivares does the pain of a breakup you thought was the one for the rest of your life ever get better? It’s only been two weeks for me but I feel like I’m having a heart attack every night and break down daily. Please tell me it gets better .

    • @mylifeisinhishandsamen4167
      @mylifeisinhishandsamen4167 6 років тому +12

      it does get better....trust my word on this...hope you are doing better now

  • @thinkbluebleedblue7408
    @thinkbluebleedblue7408 4 роки тому +73

    "Dear GOD,
    I know I'm a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is your son. I believe that he died for my sin and that you raised him to life. I want to trust him as my savior and fallow him as my Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of JESUS. Amen."

  • @BreenyLee
    @BreenyLee 7 років тому +618

    "I didn't plan to go to Malta but Now I'm here who else can I heal" deeep There's a miracle in the mistake.

  • @BreenyLee
    @BreenyLee 7 років тому +586

    A REVELATION WILL KEEP YOU WHEN A REASON CANNOT!!

  • @loveyoubetrue111
    @loveyoubetrue111 6 років тому +224

    I no longer try to figure out if god did it or the devil did it either way god had to give the green light for it to happen

  • @elizabethgonzalez-tz1bs
    @elizabethgonzalez-tz1bs 3 роки тому +8

    I had an anxiety attack the other night & wasn’t able to stop crying, questioning everything i was going through & out of no where i felt a warm presence & a calm. I then realized i kept seeing Jeremiah 29:11 thought out that day (about 4times) but didn’t pay attention to it until after my anxiety attack. I grabbed my bible to read it & i realized no matter what i was going through & how i felt god had a plan for me & it wasn’t to hurt me so i shouldn’t stress worry nor feel anxious about anything but to trust & have faith that he has a greater plan.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +1

      Isn't God amazing?! Thank you for sharing Elizabeth. Please know we are praying for you today. 🙏 ^EC Team

  • @renaed5015
    @renaed5015 3 роки тому +42

    "You don't need a reason. You need a revelation of who I am" wow

  • @shammahwema9571
    @shammahwema9571 7 років тому +336

    I feel like I love God so much right now....

    • @gaberamirez374
      @gaberamirez374 7 років тому +6

      wema shammah commit to loving Him forever!

    • @janegantz9922
      @janegantz9922 5 років тому +1

      I am TOTALLY with YOU Wema...HE is SO AWESOME and loves US even MORE???!!! How amazing!

  • @DianaLopez-yq3gw
    @DianaLopez-yq3gw 4 роки тому +77

    In just the first 10 minutes I’m already crying. My mom is unfortunately in critical condition due to covid 19. I keep finding a reason as to why this is happening and i keep thinking of ways we could’ve prevented this. But in the end, we need reassurance from God and have to understand that this had to happen. Thank you so much Pastor Steven for the words that i needed to hear.

  • @devillesh6593
    @devillesh6593 4 роки тому +122

    Crying here from South Africa. This is going to help me kick my addiction.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому +7

      praying for you to trust in God and break the chains of your addiction! ^EC Team

  • @azhalir6019
    @azhalir6019 5 років тому +112

    "When the wind is controlling the ship, GOD is controlling the wind." It had to happen. Thank you GOD.

  • @Unveilroyal
    @Unveilroyal 5 років тому +36

    I was asking God so much lately why did this happen to me. Struggling with the pain from the heartbreak and divorce after 17 years of marriage my husband gave our marriage up to be with a women I knew and had a child. It’s been over a year and I asked God but why I don’t understand I loved him I was faithful did my best and could not understand why this happened. This message has really touched my heart, this was a God send message to me.

  • @madelineperez5188
    @madelineperez5188 3 роки тому +37

    i am currently going through the hardest breakup of my life. i found out i was cheated on after more than 2 1/2 years of a relationship and living together. i’m going through the sadness of the breakup and it feels like i don’t know how to live or go on with my life. even though i feel such deep emotional and physical pain, i know God will help me through this

  • @KenaChristina
    @KenaChristina 4 роки тому +25

    This touched my soul... I just had a bad break up and I wanted to know why and compromise but after hearing this... the burden was immediately lifted. I’ll stay my term on Malta and do the work of God. I’m not stuck I’m station for a mission. Amen🙌🏿

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому +3

      He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Psalm 147:3 We are so glad is message spoke to you, K! We are praying for you. 💛 ^EC Team

  • @keejasstyle
    @keejasstyle 7 років тому +167

    "Faith doesn't prevent me from getting bitten." Wow! This was such a fulfilling & much needed word. 🙌🏾

  • @anony999ify
    @anony999ify 7 років тому +281

    Today I woke up feeling broken. Helpless and so alone. Myself and my young family have been battling a crisis which had had us loose everything from our home to our jobs due to an unfair justice system. I've held on to God for so long but this morning I wept and my soul groaned in agony for all we have had to deal with and how we have become shadows of our actual selves. I cried out to God. I asked him for mercy for reason to hold on. I've done all the right things and cant understand how this is a part of his plan. Then after I prayed it was silent but I still believed like i always do. Then the notification for this message pops up on my phone and I know it's for me. Thank you pastor Stephen. I felt like our destiny had taken such an unfortunate detour and this message has reminded me that no matter how broken I may feel, am not alone and God is taking me somewhere. I just have to keep trusting even if I now live in a spare bedroom with my family from a 5 bedhouse - it had to happen!. Thank you God for not leaving me alone.

    • @shineekalindsay-williams5740
      @shineekalindsay-williams5740 7 років тому +1

      And he loves you! Jesus loves you!

    • @anthonyholloway7940
      @anthonyholloway7940 7 років тому +12

      Father, send revelation to this person so that they know what to do. 1st. Stand firm in The Lord God Almighty, believe Psalm 91:15. Also, What the enemy has stolen from you will now be returned to you 7 fold.In The Name above ALL names ! Amen.

    • @sandracooper9851
      @sandracooper9851 7 років тому +2

      I I God always restores double. He's faithful.

    • @TheEliteSharingan
      @TheEliteSharingan 7 років тому +1

      Sending prayers to you. 🙏

    • @deborahubochi8898
      @deborahubochi8898 7 років тому +5

      Thank you for sharing. You've really blessed me - my prayer for you is that our Father will show you His peace in a greater measure and that your family will become a beam of light to many. Remain strong. Debbie from the UK xx

  • @Lotusbiscof
    @Lotusbiscof Рік тому +3

    This is my favourite sermon ever. It has touched my life in ways I can’t even describe. I’ve watched it several times in the last 5 years as I fight a battle that has completely broken me. I pray that one day I can look back and say it had to happen because right now I feel like it shouldn’t have happened and I keep reverse engineering every decision that has led me to this point and every day I’m in mental and emotional anguish and I’m begging God for a miracle. I pleading with God to rescue me from this because I have no one and nowhere else to turn. I’ve done my best and I’ve given my all and I’m tired.

  • @denissutherland3653
    @denissutherland3653 5 років тому +57

    James 4 : 10 " Humble yourself before God and He will exalt you."

  • @shauneenicole2535
    @shauneenicole2535 6 років тому +64

    "Malta is when you're 28 and single" hahaha! That's my current situation... like literally.

    • @imafemale4365
      @imafemale4365 5 років тому +11

      30 and single 😁

    • @febarikit2430
      @febarikit2430 5 років тому +7

      U'r 28 me im 50 so it means i have been in malta for long long years 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @cieraabadfranco9658
    @cieraabadfranco9658 2 роки тому +9

    I been going thru it lately. I lost my husband and then I had a miscarriage. He hasn't returned and idk if he will but it hurts so bad. I ask GOD why everyday. Please pray for me

  • @maureenmildred5064
    @maureenmildred5064 3 роки тому +10

    Going through a fresh painful break up,am losing my best friend and lover and I just need strength to get through this...my heart is shattered 😭,Lord Jesus help me

  • @RebaSCars
    @RebaSCars 4 роки тому +7

    I am clinically depressed and I was admitted for it for 2 weeks. Every day is getting better but tonight, I’m a little down. I came here to find peace.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому +1

      We are praying for God to comfort you during this time, Reba. ^EC Team

  • @mpressmary9056
    @mpressmary9056 4 роки тому +12

    This is my Malta, i'm done crying, I'm done regretting... Thank you JESUS

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому +4

      Hi Iyanuoluwadamilare, we believe with you that God is working out your story for His glory 🙏
      Blessings🧡
      ^EC Team

  • @daviscampos692
    @daviscampos692 5 років тому +24

    Good is still good..my husband went to mexico for visa interview and was denied....my husband is stuck at the Mexican boarder.....but i know it had to happen.....if the Lord be for use the Government cant be against us..
    Hes not stuck he stationed..Glory be to God.....my two children and i are he still waiting with faith although its heartbreaking.........keep us in your prayers ..

  • @mmmotiv8ed
    @mmmotiv8ed 2 роки тому +2

    I stood up ☝🙏☝🇺🇲
    There was a REASON
    It's the REVELATION
    I survived the 🐍TORM 🙌🙏

  • @BigValley_Girl
    @BigValley_Girl 5 років тому +2

    Fighting suicide, God made a chain of things happen and because of Him Om here. Sept 16, 2016 I died.. I seen me laying, head on my BF lap, everything was so bright white that there was no color..it was so bright, but didnt hurt to look...all, everything was white, no color. Then, I see a white car coming and BAM".. I dont recall the day but from what I've been told I assume that's when I took that deep breath looking around in shock. 2.5 yrs later I'm still recovering. I'm recovering from an assault from my ex, which has disabled me...and was the reason I tried to take my life. God lead me to this man, even tho he was driving the ATV, an ODD event took place. We were not hot riding, doing tricks, I was 49, him 55..we were merely driving down out gravel road.
    Jan 16, 2016... while at Church I watched Satin leave my body. A black dog with face. I felt frantic as if I had to GET OUT as if a fire was lite, I looked around, sitting in front row I was too embarrassed...and then BAM..Then Black shadow left me. He left lurking back to his left, then to right, back to me as if to see if I was coming and I stayed. Pastor oddly, rather than wait until after service ask if we needed to be Prayed upon come forward. I have never come forward but without hesitation I was the first on my knees. A Pastir said a POWERFUL Prayer over me, I wheeped a puddle so big it was there when service was over.
    I felt a thousand pounds lifted.. I felt life back in me.. I felt no anger I felt healed mentally from the abuse..
    Sept 15, 2016 ..8 months later was the ATV accident. God sent me back FREE from PAIN, FREE of ANGER, FREE of HURT... hurt from Abandonment, sexual abuse, abused relationships.. I was FREE...
    But...what is my Purpose.
    I ask this every day. Why is he determined to make me stay.
    In one week. I was asked to Volunteer here at the Nursing Home to be their Friend their confidant, prior my Nurse who spent an hour or more talking with me about my heartache, suffering of pain she asked if she could Pray for me..she then asked me to a "Spirtual Healing".. and asked that I also tell my story, perhaps help with the retreats for others going thru what I've gone thru, then SAME DAY a lady I met at the Gift Room asked if I'd come to her Church, she was there visiting one of her kids 14yrs old attempted suicide. She asked if I'd be able to participate with the Bibke Study Church Bus with Troubled Kid..
    All the things I couldnt wait to retire to do... nurse Linda gets to touch people thru my struggles and if I can save just ONE LIFE.. I've done Gods Purpose.
    This here and his service "I'm Confused About My Calling"...TOUCHED ME, answered questions I've been searching for and shared with my kids.
    I'll continue to follow Pastor Steven Furtick. He knows how to reach me.
    Thanks for listening..

  • @lifewithzee3024
    @lifewithzee3024 7 років тому +305

    This is so powerful.
    I'm going through a terrible season and all i've been doing is asking why? But lately I've started realising the Grace of God and how he would never leave me. This video was so empowering and reassuring. Our God is capable of doing ALL things and all of our seasons are temporary.
    God Bless you all !!

    • @rosae.9836
      @rosae.9836 7 років тому +1

      Life with Zee sending a prayer up for you. ❤️

    • @graceguetschow4198
      @graceguetschow4198 6 років тому +2

      I just went to the hospital to see my grandpa for the last time. He'll most likely be gone when I wake up.

    • @plansforus
      @plansforus 6 років тому

      This is so encouraging to read... I hope months later that your season has shifted into something wonderful!

    • @carolineayre6416
      @carolineayre6416 6 років тому

      Amen. In the midst of a storm miracles happen. Im in a storm right now but i see god working thru me

    • @ava-jl1ll
      @ava-jl1ll 6 років тому

      Life with Zee likewise! This message and this video was right on time

  • @nicoleamelio-casper5844
    @nicoleamelio-casper5844 7 років тому +11

    A timely word for me as well. Sometimes dumb decisions dictate a persons life.

  • @Rieltar
    @Rieltar Рік тому +3

    God keeps bringing me back to this message. ❤‍🔥

  • @user-zw9to4zd4j
    @user-zw9to4zd4j 5 місяців тому +3

    Kind like this I went to jail two separate times and helped two separate people get saved while I was there thank you Jesus🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @user-zw9to4zd4j
      @user-zw9to4zd4j 5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you pastor Steven I really need to hear that😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @user-zw9to4zd4j
      @user-zw9to4zd4j 5 місяців тому +1

      You know I truly believe that cuz the more that I grow with the Lord how true it is it is personal so awesome really he feels every single thing void whatever you want to call it that I have if I bring it to him he will fix me. You got to BELIEVE to RECEIVE 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @TorisTink
    @TorisTink 7 років тому +208

    Pastor Steven should've dropped the mic at "sometimes it's not the devil it's a decision!" Whhaatt! #truth#thatllpreach

  • @angiejablonski5014
    @angiejablonski5014 7 років тому +17

    My son and I are going through a serious storm right now and hoping for a miracle. I am doubting that our Lord sees my tears, hears my fears, and I ask why in 22 years of being a single mother with no help from the father why I don't deserve a happy and good life. All I have done was financially struggle and have never gotten paid my worth and value with anything I have ever done. I raised my son with a learning disability, left a domestic violent marriage, and went through stage 2 colon cancer. I go to church, I pray on bended knee morning and night, and now we have to find a new home. Why don't my son and I deserve a good and happy life? Lord Jesus hear me, see me, shield and protect Cody and I, and please allow me to bless lives through this storm.Amen

    • @elsezeemuw884
      @elsezeemuw884 7 років тому +2

      Angie Jablonski praying for you Angie and Cody

  • @jesusiskingofmyheart
    @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому +13

    I have been in such a low, negative place in my life mentally. 🥺 This came up under my recommended for you on UA-cam & I truly believe it was God directing me to this message 🙏🏼❤️😭 Thank you Pastor Steven Furtick!! I really needed to hear this 🙌🏼

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +3

      We are sorry to hear that you have been feeling low, but we are glad this experience spoke to you. The Lord is for you and we are praying for you to experience His great joy! ^EC Team

  • @nexusn568
    @nexusn568 4 роки тому +2

    It had to happen. A bit but I'm not bitter. Please pray for me as I go through a divorce battle, a storm that I wasn't prepared for. Endless crying sleepless nights. This is my Malta and I'm stuck.

  • @cornflowergaming9637
    @cornflowergaming9637 7 років тому +51

    I would like to encourage anyone here going through a Tu-MALT-tuous season

  • @serinamoyo3142
    @serinamoyo3142 7 років тому +45

    If you can accept it, the very place where you were injured will be the place that your purpose comes forth from ❤

  • @sevenseas7879
    @sevenseas7879 Рік тому +2

    Every year I've watched this sermon about 6 times or more. I can't really explain how much it saved me but God knows that this was perfectly delivered.

  • @sophiapearson1953
    @sophiapearson1953 2 роки тому +2

    This sermon saved my life. and gave me freedom when i had none.

  • @LorieLee7
    @LorieLee7 7 років тому +146

    This is my third time listening to this sermon. Amazing word. Hit me right in the heart...thank you, Jesus 🙌

    • @eneodeh9711
      @eneodeh9711 7 років тому +1

      Lorie Lee my second time. I had to come back for a reminder

    • @joellim7010
      @joellim7010 6 років тому

      yes. this is my 3rd time and i be very honest to you. it spoke to me as if it was the 1st time im listening to it and revelation upon revelation just overwhelmed me. Praise the Name of the Lord

    • @TheMexiCajun
      @TheMexiCajun 5 років тому

      I love the sermon so much!
      Also when Steven furtick was preaching about when the snake bite Paul, and 3 days later the healing came from the same hand.
      (After jesus suffered. 3 days later he rose from the grave, to bring salvation and healing to everybody)
      In the old testament we have the same picture with moses, when the Israelites disobeyed
      God and snakes came to kill them all, moses talked to God asking for Forgiveness, so God
      Gave a way of healing through the eyes of a snake in a rod. (Sorry for my English)
      If they were bitten they had to see the rod to get heal.
      That's the representation of jesus. In the 2 circumstances.
      Jesus is the representation of The forgiving of our sins, and healing from our sins
      I love how God is so almighty and will bring so many different revelations, out of one single passage is true that the word is alive.

  • @jordansiku1357
    @jordansiku1357 7 років тому +93

    The scripture of this sermon I read it too many times but the way he explained it and what he understood from it is awesome. He has a particular way of understanding the bible! When listening to his explanations I'm asking myself am I really reading the bible or I'm just putting my eyes on it? I like also his preaching style: energetic, humouristic, using his home's experience... Be blessed Pastor Steven!

  • @ssooffiiaaa
    @ssooffiiaaa 2 роки тому +3

    This is honestly the best thing I have heard in my entire life, I cried so much because I did go through a LOT but now I finally understand why. Finally I have peace in my heart. Thank u SOOOO MUCH for bringing peace to me, y’all are the best. Keep doing what y’all are doing, you guys are changing lives. 🤍✨ god bless u!

  • @vanlalahmar8430
    @vanlalahmar8430 6 років тому +13

    Im done crying, im done regretting..this is my malta..God over everything..Amen

  • @deliadawson6856
    @deliadawson6856 5 років тому +4

    I’ve been listening to sermon after sermon and lately while going through some marriage issues. I’m terrified to lose my husband and I keep looking for reasons on why or how we got here. This sermon opened my eyes! I don’t want to lose my husband. I need prayers and a revelation! Thank you pastor for this!

  • @lifeofsunshineonwheelz966
    @lifeofsunshineonwheelz966 7 років тому +35

    SHAKE IT OFF SHANA SHAKE IT OFF RIGHT NOW SHAKE IT OFF SHANA!!!!!!! I ALREADY KNOW THAT I AM HEALED

  • @brentosthefreshmaker8870
    @brentosthefreshmaker8870 5 місяців тому +1

    My marriage ended, my wife lied about me and now my children have been taken per court order and I can't see them or speak to them, it's almost been one month since I have seen or talked to, they are 6 and 8 years old... I miss them so much. I ask for prayer that when we go to court on March 20 2024 that the judge allow me back my children. It truly is the most difficult thing I have been through... I am a dad

  • @d.bradfordwalker6819
    @d.bradfordwalker6819 6 років тому +28

    "Sometimes, it's not the devil; it's a decision!"

  • @JasonEardly
    @JasonEardly 7 років тому +61

    What we go through is evidently nothing compared to what God has in store for us, if only we rely on one thing that, that God's hand is in our favor... This sermon is top notch!!

  • @Barber_bird
    @Barber_bird 7 років тому +85

    Thank you for this sermon. It touched on the season I'm in in my life right now. After 3 years in a toxic relationship asking God why!!! I am starting to see the reassurance and not the reason. It HAD TO HAPPEN. I have to release it. I haven't let the brokenness doubt my faith. This season has brought me closer to God. Stronger in my faith!!! Look at myself more and work on me. I've felt God's presence more in the last few years than ever before. Your words reached out to a tiny town in California and I am thankful for your sermons. God Bless you and thank you for preaching with such passion!!!!! It had to happen. I can't wait to look back and say "Oh, ok, this is why this happend"!!!!!!!

    • @themeinhartfamily
      @themeinhartfamily 7 років тому

      Bridgette Jensen you sound like a preacher! 🙌

    • @mavie011
      @mavie011 7 років тому +3

      your story is just the same with my story, just waiting to see why it had to happen. I have prayed like never before and I am so loaded with the word. so strong in faith. Thank God for his Faith fullness

  • @marielamartiniere3345
    @marielamartiniere3345 2 роки тому +2

    I have been in Malta in my marriage life. What I did not expect has happened to me. The words of God are powerful. I didn't stay in Malta, I was stationed there; because what the devil meant for evil God has turned it into a blessing. Please pray for me to forgive those who harm me. I love this ministry, may the blessing of God continue to follow you, Pastor Furtick!

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  2 роки тому +1

      @Marie Lamartiniere, thank you for joining us and for sharing some of your story. We agree with you in prayer, asking God to come along side you and see how much forgiveness He has to pour out on you.

  • @dawnabernathy2078
    @dawnabernathy2078 3 роки тому +1

    In the last 10 years I lost my husband and my mother within 3 years then had a toxic relationship with whom I was gonna marry, and have been disowned by my son's( hopefully not much longer). But today I was Blessed by my Father God and got a message from my youngest. They don't want to talk still but the fact that I have been praying about them and God blessed me once again! He is my Rock and he hasn't left me or forsaken me. And if he did that for me, he will for all who Believe on Christ Jesus! Thank you Lord for all your many blessings! Amen!

  • @rayrayennis8985
    @rayrayennis8985 7 років тому +42

    I'm on Malta right now. But after hearing the word of God. I can assure that it had to happen. I'm not stuck I'm just stationed

  • @raic3283
    @raic3283 7 років тому +70

    Literally saved me. Thank you God for your servant.

    • @heatherrichardson9669
      @heatherrichardson9669 6 років тому

      Rainz Q me too

    • @oneone157
      @oneone157 6 років тому

      Rye J I'm trying to get there he have saved me through alot 🙏and I've falling but I keep coming up I wish that god make me stronger because I don't want to fall and meet the devil😭

  • @jessicawright3685
    @jessicawright3685 3 роки тому +1

    GOD I ACCEPT MY MULTA! YOU ONCE ASKED ME WHOM SHALL I SEND WHEN I WAS IN JAIL STUDYING BIBLE AT 4 AM, AND I SAID SEND ME FATHER, ILL GO FOR YOU!!!! ALLELUIA LORD!!!!💜🔥🌹☮️

  • @blaqpirate
    @blaqpirate 4 роки тому +2

    All my opportunities are ONLY DUE TO the adversities I'm living through. But but now I understand and saw how God used my brain injury for greater glory!
    I'm in AWE!
    The very place I was bite, will be the same place my purpose come from!!!!
    Your words always come into formation for me!!!

  • @michaelfindo5461
    @michaelfindo5461 3 роки тому +5

    I’ve been really struggling my wife left me 2 days before Christmas I’ve just been trying to find a reason to live please pray for me GOD bless everyone

  • @TheSlickchannel
    @TheSlickchannel 5 років тому +25

    This message really came in at the perfect time. I’m going through a break up with a close friendship who I was building a relationship centered around God with. I’m struggling with the reason why this had to happen but I felt it when he said you can’t always know the reason why. We have to just have faith it’s for the best

  • @ritamitchell9460
    @ritamitchell9460 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the message that just came on my TV when I had given up on life. I was trying to what I thought was made a deal with God. I had failed in life my childern. I ask God if he could help. I would end my life only because I didn't know what else to do. I ended up in the hospital for 10 days and when I got out I turned on the TV and this was on 6 years ago. I just wanted to let Paster Steven know how much hear the Word of God through him has changed so much for me. I have been to church off and on my entire life and even know the stories but never have I really been able to apply them to my life or situation until listening to Pastor Steven. I love to listen to his sermons. He always says I don't know who this is for and I want him to know... me so many probably every one. I know many by heart. Thank you.
    I know God and how He is working in my life now. Praise God❤❤❤❤

  • @musaphiri28
    @musaphiri28 3 роки тому +2

    This sermon stopped me from taking my life😭😭😭❤️❤️
    It had to happen

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +1

      Musawenkosi, we are so glad you tuned in to this message! Thanks for sharing this with us! Please talk with family and friends and visit this link www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. If you like to connect with us for prayer and guidance, email us at: online@elevationchurch.org. You are not alone! We are praying for you! 🧡

    • @musaphiri28
      @musaphiri28 3 роки тому

      @@elevationchurch thank you so much. I'm happy to be part of the efam now

  • @alucard73
    @alucard73 2 роки тому +3

    Coming again to sooth my mind. I have this in a playlist of emergency sermons to listen to when I get dangerous to myself

  • @juwonbalogun4149
    @juwonbalogun4149 5 років тому +29

    Tonight this sermon has just put me in a totally different place. It had to happen for me to change my life

  • @esthertofilau6248
    @esthertofilau6248 5 років тому +2

    My ex broke things off with me just yesterday... we have a one year old together - my heart hurts, i feel like i can't love myself or my son... i feel as though i couldn't trust anyone.... by having friends who always refer to God has helped me, having the support around you is god speaking truth to you... letting go is hard but his purpose for my life is still unknown but i can't wait till he shows me... i love you Jesus ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @iamthatiam-l
    @iamthatiam-l 2 роки тому +2

    Prayer and fasting helps with heart brokenness. It works for everything. Remain persistent in prayer for our breakthrough. 👌❤️

  • @micah8100
    @micah8100 6 років тому +7

    It's not about me. It's not about the situation. It's about God, who's going to use me to reveal His power. 👆

  • @courtneyfaithbryant8045
    @courtneyfaithbryant8045 5 років тому +10

    I’m happy I. Can listen to this from home so I can bawl without disrupting a service

  • @annaluce5698
    @annaluce5698 3 роки тому +1

    I really needed to hear this. I keep asking myself "Why didn't he fight for me.. if he loved me like he said and like I thought, why didn't he fight for us"?... I hope I can remember this every day.

  • @novaii3724
    @novaii3724 4 роки тому +1

    this freaking guy...man I swear. He is a powerful preacher. Seriously.

  • @AllieMaggie4
    @AllieMaggie4 5 років тому +5

    BRUH. IF this aint the best message I done ever heard.......I am so glad I came across this!!! No more will I be stuck in WHY land.. driving myself crazy trying to figure out the reason! TUH!!!!!! #destinationREVELATION!!!!!! ALL ABOARD!!

  • @Esther-fn8hn
    @Esther-fn8hn 5 років тому +33

    Why am I only just seeing this preaching?
    Honestly such a inspiring and uplifting message. Thank you Pastor

  • @nickharley2344
    @nickharley2344 5 років тому +2

    Going through a terrible breakup with a woman who I loved so much, my first love. We were suppose to get married. She went home to see her family a month ago, and ended up getting back with her abusive ex within days.. When she got home she became very cruel, evil, and denied me any closure. I've been broken by her for many weeks, depressed, and just feeling lost. But I know that God will bring me out!

  • @michelejonjock5910
    @michelejonjock5910 2 роки тому +1

    I am so thankful for the break ups in my past because I wouldn't have gone through the shelter to get on my own two feet for the first time in my life. I'm 40 years old. What the enemy ment for evil God turned into good for me. I have been through so much in the last year overcoming addiction from drugs, and homelessness all in one year. God is so faithful and he has given me strength to see myself today. I was also contemplating suicide a year ago. I never thought I would have my own place but Look at God! He is so merciful and He gives strength.

  • @lorieshofner4659
    @lorieshofner4659 4 роки тому +3

    Unbelievable but no DOUBTS about it. Hiya my Henry

  • @kimmiekim6719
    @kimmiekim6719 6 років тому +10

    Don't focus on the reason. Focus on the revelation. Just the message I needed. Thank you Lord! 🙏❤

  • @MikulDEst1993
    @MikulDEst1993 4 роки тому +1

    I'm stuck in place, but I'm on my way out & I'm bringining my friend Morgan with me as soon as Jesus wakes her up from this coma. Your coming home baby! And were gunna change the world together. Please pray for her healing 🙏

  • @Liiv222
    @Liiv222 4 роки тому +2

    I was having a panic attack right before and even some what through the sermon but I kept watching and my panic attack went away, I feel peace in my heart & I KNOW God is with me and It had to happen🙌🏽🙏🏽 Thank you Lord because you know exactly what to say and through who. God bless everyone

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching Jessica. We are glad you were blessed by the message. We are praying for you today! ^EC Team

  • @kanariohellen9528
    @kanariohellen9528 4 роки тому +4

    God already said,I am going to rome,and so I can't die on this island!!!!!!!!!

  • @jamiaverette7558
    @jamiaverette7558 7 років тому +51

    Your opportunities in life will be the by product of the adversities that you go through #Ihadtogothroughit

  • @Thefalliblewoman
    @Thefalliblewoman 3 роки тому +2

    My boyfriend broke up with me last night. He gave the reason that he still loves me a lot but he couldn't grow whilst being in a relationship. That was something I never expected from him because it came out of nowhere. The night before it happened we were good; still so much in love and still excited about our future together but it happened. Sometimes the person you love just wakes up one fine day and decide to leave you and you can't do a thing about it but just accept his decision and let God take control over it. I've been hurting but in the midst of the pain, I am also rejoicing to see what God has in store for me and him. I believe it was my decision which led me right here in a gutter because even though as amazing as he is, people told me he wasn't the right one. But I still didn't pay attention to them and just did what we wanted. I led myself to break my own heart. Especially when I am still so much in love with him. I pray for peace and God's Grace.

  • @hopemulenga3307
    @hopemulenga3307 4 роки тому +1

    I am at malta but am not consumed cause Jesus is with me..

  • @audreannasimonson286
    @audreannasimonson286 4 роки тому +8

    I WAS MEANT TO HEAR THIS AT THIS EXACT TIME! GOD IS SO GOOD! “It had to happen”... ty Jesus for everything, I love you soooo much, and know I am also loved more than I can imagine, I give you my life and my will. Direct me to which way to go!! Amen 🙏 ❤️

  • @rileyj4928
    @rileyj4928 4 роки тому +4

    "Have you ever been to Malta?", that is the word. It never ceases to amaze me how God can grab a passage and show it to you, and it does more for you than you could have expected.

  • @heatherbray1243
    @heatherbray1243 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u jesus for blessing me with a new job today... Thanks preacher and church you guys are the best for keeping and getting me back in my steps... We're not done! Off to work

  • @kram9076
    @kram9076 2 роки тому +1

    If I could explain what bought me here. You would think I'm lying. I never knew I was this strong, I never had a purpose. I still feel like I'm only getting to know myself. I'm in pain but I made the decisions I made and it doesn't help to keep regretting and hating myself. What I've learned in a short space of time is healing comes from you, not others. I totally hold myself accountable and I will continue to.

  • @PaulDagher
    @PaulDagher 7 років тому +100

    HAHA I almost died at the part "I AM YOUR FATHER" LOL Great sermon with great humor

  • @ceciliasegeda8641
    @ceciliasegeda8641 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you I am going through a storm and losing hope!

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for reaching out Cecilia! You are seen by God and LOVED by God! Lifting you up in prayer! ^EC Team

  • @nukiwerammala
    @nukiwerammala 2 роки тому +1

    Every so often, I come back to this message and it hits hard at every point of my life. THANK YOU JESUS!

  • @Jakefromstatebarn
    @Jakefromstatebarn 2 роки тому +1

    Me and my gf of 5 years recently broke up, I broke up with her due to her asking me for space which was my mistake or decision. I truly believe God is using this time to build both of us and help us grow and be strong as individuals. If it is God's will my relationship will flourish once again, but if not, then I have learned a lot from my mistakes and like the pastor said, "It had to happen". This circumstance had me in the trenches for weeks, but after watching this message, hope has been restored for there is a greater purpose to this than the reasons I thought of. I am waiting and praying every day now, and awaiting my revelation whatever it may be. With or without her, I am whole with Christ.

  • @moniqueartis8343
    @moniqueartis8343 3 роки тому +3

    I needed this going through a seperation right now.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому

      Monique, we are sorry to hear what you are going through right now, we are praying for you.
      Please also check out this clip from Pastor Steven:
      "It happened, but there's still hope.
      facebook.com/StevenFurtick/videos/1309339519274051/"

  • @MzLockSteady
    @MzLockSteady 7 років тому +10

    I wasn't going to church today. I'd set in my mind that I wasn't in "the mood". So I figured I'd listen to one of your sermons as my church today. In listening, I started putting on my makeup and pulling clothes out of my closet and made my way. And my pastor preached an almost identical sermon. Your ministry is outstanding and I just want to thank you for sharing your ministry with us.

  • @evelyncraig3065
    @evelyncraig3065 3 роки тому +1

    I am in my Malta but its not About ME. Loved this Pastor Steven🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌈💖🙏😍🙏

  • @theadventuresofrachelandav6540
    @theadventuresofrachelandav6540 6 років тому +1

    I am A 28 year old mother and I just got divorced today . I am behind on my bills and don’t have the money to catch up and my roomate is moving out in a week with no notice , I can’t afford this house alone . I have just been praying and thanking God that my bills are paid and my needs are met , then in the midst of my financial struggle this divorce blind sighted me . But it had to happen because I know that God has a bigger better plan for my life and my daughters life and we will never have to struggle again