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To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary.
To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
—Thomas Aquinas
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Did you know Scripture tells us that God leads us from behind?
Isaiah 30:20–21 reads, “And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
God is our Teacher, our Guide, but notice where He is—behind us. He’s not in front of us, handing us a map with every detail, every answer, every step spelled out. He’s behind us, encouraging us forward. Yet somehow as we listen, we also behold Him . . . we see Him in and through our steps.
My friend, God isn’t trying to turn you into a robot who only moves when given precise instructions. He wants us to become people of faith. People willing to step out, to take a step forward, to move with courage while remaining sensitive to His voice.
And that’s where it gets real. Because we usually want the whole plan. We’re scared to make a mistake, so we demand clarity before we move. But God says, “Take the step, and then listen for My voice. Move forward, and then look for Me to confirm or correct your steps.”
It’s a way of living that keeps us sensitive, keeps us leaning in. It keeps us dependent, always listening, always willing to pivot when He whispers. Because God isn’t just concerned with getting us to the destination. He’s concerned with who we’re becoming along the way.
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This week, if you’re facing a decision or standing at a crossroads, take a step and then listen. Trust that your Teacher is behind you, guiding, whispering, “This is the way. Walk in it.” And as you do, watch how God meets you—not with a roadmap but with His voice.
Closing Prayer
Father, thank You for being my Guide.
Help me to move forward in faith,
to take steps even when the way isn’t clear,
to listen for Your voice,
to trust that You are behind me,
guiding me, leading me,
teaching me how to walk in Your ways.
Let me move with confidence,
not because I know the plan,
but because I know the One who holds me by the hand. Amen.
Stepping with you,
Addison
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