Digging Deeper: Your Faith Requires Trust, Not Complete Clarity
8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Hebrews 11:8 (ESV)
YOUR FAITH REQUIRES TRUST, NOT COMPLETE CLARITY
During a baseball game in the summer of 2006, Boston Red Sox centerfielder Coco Crisp made a spectacular play. David Wright of the New York Mets hit a ball toward left-center field. The ball was moving away from Crisp as he raced after it. Just as it began to fall to the ground, Crisp dove headlong toward it. With his body flying through the air, he stretched his gloved hand as far as possible—and caught the ball. Some called it the best catch they had ever seen. What were his thoughts as the ball sliced through the air? Crisp said, “I didn’t think I could get there. I decided to go for it. I took a leap of faith.” (Our Daily Bread)
When Abram left his hometown of Ur he took a leap of faith. In Hebrews 11:8, the Bible says, “he left not knowing where he was going.” In Genesis 12:1, God promised to eventually show Abram where He was leading him. But when Abram left he did not have clarity about his final destination. He only had trust that God would not lead him astray. God doesn’t always tell us where He is leading us. He simply wants us to trust and follow Him.
Reflection
Can you think of a time when God did not give you clarity but He asked you to trust Him to not lead you astray? Is there something God is asking you to let go of now and trust Him to provide?
Prayer
Praise God for His perfect timing. Thank Him for bringing clarity when it’s time. Ask God to help you learn to wait on Him.
Dr. Larry Grays is the father of four and lives in the Canton area. Larry consults with churches, schools, city governments, and businesses nationwide. He’s been a member of the NorthStar family for over 20 years.