Trusting God with the unknown is often harder than we expect—especially when the path feels confusing, delayed, or downright backward. This devotional gently reminds us that just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we are invited to trust God’s guidance even when we don’t understand the route. The journey may feel long, but God’s purpose is always at work, shaping our faith and leading us toward something worth the wait.

Highlights

• We often struggle with uncertainty because we want clarity, timelines, and reassurance.

• God’s chosen path isn’t always the shortest or most logical, but it is intentional.

• Questioning the journey doesn’t mean God has abandoned us—it reveals our need to trust Him more deeply.

• Seasons of waiting or wandering can prepare us for breakthroughs we can’t yet see.

• Faith grows when we choose trust over control, even when fear feels close.

• Looking back often reveals that God’s plan was worth every step.

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Full Transcript Below:

Trusting God with the Unknown Days Ahead

By: Laura Bailey

Bible Reading:

“They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?” - Exodus 4:11 NIV

“How much longer? It feels like we’ve been walking forever!”

“Wait, now we are going downhill, I thought we were trying to get to the top of the mountain?”

“Why are there so many switchbacks? Wouldn’t it be faster to go straight up the hill?”

Last week, for fall break, my husband and I took our girls to the mountains. We’d found a reasonably short and easy hike that led to not one, but two waterfalls. My husband and I were excited to share our love of the outdoors and hiking with our girls. For us, the thrill of hiking is the journey to the top. We often don’t even look at the mile markers or ask other hikers, “How much longer?” We simply enjoy the fun of not knowing. Our three young girls did not share the same sentiment, as suggested by the comments made above. I tried to brush off the first few remarks, but then, I snapped, “We will get there when we get there, just enjoy the journey, and trust me, it will be worth the trip!” 

As we walked on in silence, I felt that familiar pang of conviction from the Holy Spirit. While I may not ask questions about direction, timeline, or purpose on a hike, I am undoubtedly guilty of asking God for information. I want to know where He