Daily Power #13

Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29)

Do you remember when we had to buy stuff in stores—you know, things like jeans, books, blankets, toys—even groceries? These days we can order most anything online: clothes, food, appliances, computers—even cars and houses. But usually, the more we’re going to spend, the more we want to see what we’re getting for our money before we click “complete order.” While some people may be comfortable buying a car online, sight unseen, most of us want to see it, touch it, and drive it before we spend our hard-earned bucks to buy it.

It’s hard to invest a lot of ourselves sight unseen.

Faith requires us to invest in our relationship with God in ways that sometimes seem uncertain and unclear. We can’t look and see what’s ahead or understand why God allowed certain events to happen the way they did. And yet we’re called to step out in faith, trusting that our Father will guide us each step of the way, regardless of how clearly we can see the path. But we don’t have to see where we’re going and what will get us there—we just have to follow him.

Today don’t worry about how clearly you can see what God’s up to—just take the next step.

Power Lift

Father, strengthen my faith in you as I face the unknowns ahead of me this day. Remind me that you know where I’m going, even when I can’t see ahead. You’ve got this. Help me to trust you each step of the way.