We like to know what is ahead. We feel better when the road is marked clearly. But the truth is, many times, all we know is the next step. We know to pray. We know to ask a friend. We know to get out of bed and make the coffee. And that is all.
This is the place where our faith comes from somewhere way down deep. He asks us to step into the river, before it parts, or to come and follow without knowing where. He may even ask us to lay down with lions for the night. Others may not understand. We may by sight, walk alone.
He sees you standing there drawing with your toe in the sand wondering, “Can I trust Him?” He wants you to know, that you can take that next step in full confidence. He will light the path for the next step. And for all the steps that follow, He’ll do the same. Because He is there lighting the path, you are never truly alone. And as you keep in step with His, you will know Him like you never have before.
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are established by the LORD,
And He delights in his way.
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“Just take the next step”
I agree! Scary and uncertain… yes. But how reassuring it is to know that no matter where we are, or where He is taking us… it is He who is always right there to lead and guide with His unfailing love and purpose. Thanks for the great post!
Love that promise of unfailing love and purpose! I know I needed to be reminded today! Thanks Danise!
this is good encouragement. i always think of Peter, and how he stepped out of the boat. it was one step, but man it was faith-changing! thanks for this. and i love the picture, too. those rungs look very sturdy.
Eryn this is THE slide from my childhood city park. This slide was huge and scared me to death to climb and ride. I went back this summer and my girls were playing and I thought, “Wow, this is not so bad. It seemed so much bigger back then.”
Thanks for stopping by friend! Oh how I love Peter…so identify with him!
What a hard thing sometimes, to take the step into a place where the next steps can’t be seen yet! God’s teaching me so much about committing, saying yes, moving forward and learning the balance of steps forward in faith and the times He needs me to stand still (which is surprisingly as hard as the moving forward!). Thank you for encouraging me today with this good reminder that we serve a God worthy of our trust!
Faith is walking even when you don’t know where you are going but trusting the One who does. Learning this truth more and more each day.
You have NO IDEA how much this post hit the spot for me right now! Our family is standing there, waiting to “take the next step” in several areas!!!!! I know God sent me here today for this very purpose! Thank you so much for your encouragement 🙂
Beth I’m so glad you stopped by! Praying for that next step and that you trust Him with it and every one after that! Blessings!
I love how He leads me, the Good Shepherd. Even when I cannot see, I know that if I take His hand, I will be safe. Great post!