“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.'” – Genesis 12:1 (NIV)
Imagine packing up everything you own and leaving your home with no map, no itinerary, and no clear destination. It’s a terrifying thought, isn’t it? Yet, this is exactly what God asked of Abram in Genesis 12:1. He didn’t give him step-by-step instructions; He simply said, “Go to the land I will show you.” Abram had no clarity, no details, just a command and a promise. In a world obsessed with certainty and control, this can feel unsettling; the journey of faith isn’t about clarity; it’s about trust.
Have you ever been in a season where you felt like you were waiting for God to fill in the blanks? Maybe you’ve been praying for clarity about a job, a relationship, or a big decision. And yet, instead of answers, you hear God saying, “Just trust Me.” It’s hard, isn’t it? But trust requires stepping out even when you don’t have all the answers. Just like Abram, you may not know the full picture, but you know the One who holds it.
Trusting God doesn’t mean you won’t have questions or doubts. It means choosing to obey despite them. Abram’s faith wasn’t in the plan; it was in the Planner. He believed that the God who called him out was faithful to lead him in. And that same God is leading you. When He asks you to take a step of faith, He doesn’t abandon you to figure it out on your own. He walks with you, providing what you need along the way.
So, what step of faith is God asking you to take today? It may not come with all the details you want, but it will come with His presence and His promise. Let go of your need for clarity and grab hold of trust. Trust that God is good, that He has a plan, and that He will never fail you. As Mother Teresa said, it’s not clarity but trust that lights the way on this journey of faith.
PRAYER
Lord, I admit that I often seek clarity when what I need most is trust. Help me to let go of my need for all the details and to embrace faith in you. Give me the courage to take the steps you are calling me to, even when I don’t see the full picture. Thank you for your faithfulness to lead me and for being my constant guide.
