IMPACT Recap

He Sees You

July 11, 2021 · 1:05:22

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opened the service with prayer, thanking God for the freedom to worship and acknowledging believers around the world who face persecution. He then addressed the common feeling of being overlooked—whether by people, in unanswered prayers, or in life's disappointments. Using personal stories from his youth and examples from the Bible like David, Pastor Travis emphasized that God sees us even when we feel hidden. The core message was that feeling overlooked is not a sign of God's absence, but often a season where God is preparing us for His perfect timing. He provided four practical steps to take during such seasons: continue growing in character, continue sharpening skills, continue developing a godly network, and continue growing in your relationship with God. The sermon concluded with a call to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus, illustrated by a story of leading a professional athlete to faith, and an invitation for anyone to surrender their life to Christ.

Main Points

  • When you feel overlooked, it may be that God is hiding you for His perfect timing and a greater purpose.
  • Use seasons of hiddenness to grow in character, skills, godly networks, and your relationship with God.
  • True fulfillment in life comes not from getting, but from giving your life away in relationship with Christ.

Verses Mentioned

  • 1 Samuel 16:7 - "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" (NIV)
  • John 15:8 - "This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." (NIV)
  • Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (NIV)
  • Ecclesiastes 10:10 - "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success." (NIV)
  • Galatians 6:9 - "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (NIV)
  • Psalm 139:7-8 - "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there." (NIV)
  • Jeremiah 17:7-8 - "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." (NIV)
  • Matthew 13:22 - "The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful." (NIV)
  • John 15:2 - "He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (NIV)
  • 1 Chronicles 16:11 - "Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." (NIV)
  • Romans 10:9 - "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV) - 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'

Focus Point: God's Perspective

Action Plan: Identify one area of your character (e.g., patience, integrity) you can work on today, especially when no one is watching.

Deep Prayer: Lord, help me to value what You value. Shape my heart to be more like Yours today.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV) - 'If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.'

Focus Point: Sharpening Your Skills

Action Plan: Spend 30 minutes intentionally developing a skill or talent God has given you, whether for work, home, or ministry.

Deep Prayer: God, thank You for the gifts You've given me. Help me to be a faithful steward and sharpen my abilities for Your glory.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: John 15:2 (NIV) - 'He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.'

Focus Point: Pruning for Growth

Action Plan: Prayerfully consider one relationship, habit, or commitment that may be hindering your spiritual growth and take a step to create healthy distance.

Deep Prayer: Father, give me courage and wisdom to prune the things in my life that prevent me from bearing good fruit for You.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Galatians 6:9 (NIV) - 'Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.'

Focus Point: Persistent Faithfulness

Action Plan: Do one act of kindness or service for someone else without any expectation of recognition or reward.

Deep Prayer: Lord, when I feel overlooked, remind me that You see me. Strengthen me to keep doing good and trusting Your timing.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV) - 'Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord... They will be like a tree planted by the water...'

Focus Point: Being Deeply Rooted

Action Plan: Connect with another believer today—send an encouraging text, make a call, or attend a small group—to strengthen your spiritual roots.

Deep Prayer: God, plant me firmly in You and in community. Help my roots to grow deep so I can withstand life's storms.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV) - 'Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.'

Focus Point: Pursuing God

Action Plan: Set aside dedicated time to seek God through prayer and Scripture, asking Him, 'What is the next step in my relationship with You?'

Deep Prayer: Jesus, I want to pursue You as You pursue me. Reveal the next step in my walk with You and give me the grace to take it.

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