Something is Happening

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

March 29th Sermon, Day 5

If you feel a desire to grow, to overcome, to step into something new, that's not random. God is stirring something in your heart. Even when you can't see evidence of change, something is happening beneath the surface. Seeds have been planted. Roots are growing. Foundations have been laid. All your whispered prayers, all your steps of faith, every act of obedience that no one sees – it all matters and it's all necessary.

A 90-foot tree is invisible at some point, but something is always happening. The same is true in your spiritual life. What God starts gradually, He will finish suddenly. Scripture and experience tell us that God is always at work, always beneath the surface, and when the time is right, what's been happening gradually becomes suddenly visible.

You might feel like nothing is changing, but keep believing. Keep taking those small steps of obedience. Keep praying, keep trusting, keep moving forward. The breakthrough you're longing for is being prepared in the unseen realm. Remember, when you're born, you look like your parents. When you die, you look like your decisions. Every choice you make today is shaping who you're becoming. Trust that God is working, even when you can't see it.

Bible Verse

'The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.' - Zechariah 4:9

Reflection Question

What evidence can you see of God's gradual work in your life, even if the breakthrough hasn't come yet?

Quote

Remember, a 90 foot tree is invisible at some point, but something is happening. So keep believing that something is happening.

Prayer

Lord, increase my faith to believe that You are working even when I can't see it. Help me keep moving forward in trust.

Embracing the Process

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

March 29th Sermon, Day 4

We want breakthrough, so we resist the process. We want the miracle, but we overlook the mundane. This tension is real for every believer who desires to see God move in their life. The truth is, God often needs to grow our roots before He can grow us up. Just like that bamboo tree, the most important work happens underground, out of sight. This season might feel frustrating, but it's not wasted time – it's preparation time.

Transformation rarely feels dramatic in the moment. People we consider overnight successes usually have stories of years of struggle and practice. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Character is built in the quiet moments, faith is strengthened through waiting, and wisdom comes through experience. Every step you take matters, even when you can't see the destination.

Every prayer whispered in the dark, every choice to trust when you don't understand, every act of obedience when you'd rather quit – it's all building something beautiful beneath the surface. Don't despise the process. Embrace it. God is using this time to prepare you for what He has planned. The foundation He's building in you now will support the breakthrough He's preparing for later.

Bible Verse

'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. - Zechariah 4:6

Reflection Question

How can you better embrace the process of growth instead of just focusing on the desired outcome?

Quote

We want breakthrough. So we resist the process. We want the miracle, but we overlook the mundane.

Prayer

God, help me trust Your process and timing. Give me patience to grow strong roots while I wait for visible breakthrough.

From “Talking About” to “Speaking To”

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

March 29th Sermon, Day 3

There's a crucial shift that happens in our spiritual journey – moving from talking to God about our mountains to speaking to the mountains themselves in Jesus' name. Both are important, but they represent different seasons of faith. Talking to God about your struggles is where everything begins. You bring your fears, doubts, and obstacles to Him in prayer. This builds relationship and trust.

But there comes a time when God calls you to step into greater authority – not your own authority, but His authority working through you. Speaking to your mountain isn't about denying reality or speaking from arrogance. It's about declaring God's greater authority over your circumstances. It's aligning your words with God's promises rather than your problems. Whether you're facing fear, broken relationships, persistent habits, or unfulfilled callings, there may come a moment when God stirs something in your spirit. You sense it's time to stop just praying about the situation and start declaring God's power over it. This shift requires discernment and alignment with God's Spirit. You're not declaring your power; you're declaring His. You're not speaking from your strength; you're speaking from His promises.

Bible Verse

'What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of "God bless it! God bless it!"' - Zechariah 4:7

Reflection Question

Is there a situation in your life where God might be calling you to move from talking about it to speaking His truth over it?

Quote

There comes a time when you stop talking to God about your mountain and start speaking to the mountain in Jesus’ name.

Prayer

Lord, give me wisdom to know when to pray about my mountains and when to speak to them in Your name. Help me align with Your Spirit.

Small Beginnings Matter

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

March 29th Sermon, Day 2

In our instant-gratification world, we often despise small beginnings. We want the breakthrough without the process, the miracle without the mundane. But God sees things differently. He rejoices when the work begins, no matter how small or insignificant it might appear to us. When the Israelites were rebuilding the temple, they became discouraged because their efforts seemed so small compared to Solomon's magnificent temple. But God reminded them through Zechariah that He celebrates every beginning, every first step, every small act of obedience.

Your small steps matter more than you realize. That decision to pray instead of worry, to forgive instead of hold a grudge, to serve instead of being served – these aren't insignificant moments. They're the building blocks of transformation. Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle or end. Don't let the size of your mountain discourage you from taking the first step. God isn't looking for perfection; He's looking for willingness. He isn't impressed by our might or power, but by our availability to His Spirit. Celebrate where you are while moving toward where God is calling you. Every giant oak was once an acorn that held its ground.

Bible Verse

'Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?' - Zechariah 4:10

Reflection Question

What small step is God asking you to take today that you've been putting off because it seems insignificant?

Quote

Do not despise these small beginnings. For the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.

Prayer

Father, help me value small beginnings and trust that You can do great things through my simple obedience. Give me courage to start where I am.

Hidden Growth

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

March 29th Sermon, Day 1

Have you ever felt like your prayers are going nowhere? Like you're putting in effort but seeing no results? You're not alone. The moso bamboo tree appears dormant for four years, showing no visible growth above ground. But beneath the surface, an incredible root system is developing. Then suddenly, in just five weeks, it shoots up 90 feet tall.

This is exactly how God works in our lives. While we're praying, waiting, and taking small steps of obedience, it might feel like nothing is happening. But God is always at work beneath the surface, building foundations we can't see. Your character is being shaped, your faith is being strengthened, and your roots are growing deeper. Every whispered prayer matters. Every act of faith, even the ones no one sees, is significant.

You might feel discouraged by the lack of visible progress, but remember that transformation rarely feels dramatic in the moment. What appears to be an overnight success is usually years of hidden preparation. God's timing isn't our timing, and His methods aren't our methods. He grows our roots before He grows us up. Trust that something is happening, even when you can't see it.

Bible Verse

'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. - Zechariah 4:6

Reflection Question

What area of your life feels stagnant right now, and how might God be working beneath the surface in ways you can't see?

Quote

Now the question is, did it grow in five weeks or did it grow in five years? The answer is it was growing the entire time beneath the surface, unseen.

Prayer

Lord, help me trust Your timing and process. Give me patience to wait on You while continuing to take faithful steps forward.