Just take one step

Sometimes we can live in so much fear of making a mistake that we never do anything. There are times when it is much better to do something rather than continue to do nothing. Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6).

When we take one small step of faith and God opens a door, then we can take another step. If He closes the door, then we back off and continue to listen. We can try another direction or wait awhile; but let’s always keep praying and step out again.

Even Jesus’ parents had to make adjustments in direction until they had it right. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to take Jesus back to Israel. Joseph headed in that direction; but on the way, he was frightened to hear that the new king wanted to kill Jesus. Then in another dream, Joseph was warned not to go to Judea, so they went to Galilee instead and lived in Nazareth (Matt. 2:19-23). Joseph and Mary were not sure what steps they should take, but they took one step at a time in obedience to God as He opened up new doors for them.

The Lord knows that He could overwhelm us by revealing His whole plan to us at once. It may be so big that we could be frightened and not take the first step. Consequently, He leads us one step at a time so we can handle it. Psalm 37:23 says, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” Is there one step in faith you need to take today?