October 21, 2025
Hebrews 11:8
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”
Abraham’s story begins not with certainty, but with a call, and a command that came with very few details. “Go,” God said, “to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). Stand in Abraham's place for a moment. The call comes with No map, No coordinates, No timeline. Just a promise: I will show you.
That’s not an easy way to live, especially for those of us who appreciate plans, roadmaps, and understanding how events will unfold, however, this is precisely where faith becomes real, not in knowing all the details, but in trusting the One who does.
When Abraham left Haran, he walked away from everything familiar, his home, his security, even the gods of his ancestors. He chose to follow the voice of a God who called him into the unknown. Though he stumbled along the way, with moments of doubt, detours, and even laughter at God’s promises, he kept moving forward. Step by step, his faith took root and grew in the midst of uncertainty.
There is a saying that I have encountered that says, "Faith doesn’t erase uncertainty; it anchors us within it."
It’s like driving through fog, you can only see as far as your headlights reach, but that’s enough to keep moving forward. What we witness in Abraham is that while he didn’t know precisely where he was going, he did know who he was following. That made all the difference.
That’s what faith looks like, not knowing the full picture, but trusting God enough to take the next faithful step.
Let's Pray
Lord, there are times when I crave clarity more than I seek faith. Teach me to trust You even when I can’t see the path ahead. Help me take each step in obedience, knowing that You are already where I have yet to go. Amen.
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