At times, all one can do is take the right next step, do the next right thing.
We are tired or overwhelmed. Life is crashing in around us and the light at the end of the tunnel is barely a hope.
In those moments, we are truly walking by faith, not by sight.
What can we do when we find ourselves in this kind of situation?
• Remember that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains (Matt. 17:20).
• Remember that God is working in ways that we cannot see.
2 Kings 6:15-17
When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
We don’t know if Elisha could see with his physical eyes that the army of the Lord surrounded them. But we do know that he looked with eyes of faith.
Having trouble seeing with eyes of faith?
• Finally, remember that we can echo the prayer of the father in Mark 9:23-24.
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Take the right next step. And that may be to ask that God help you see with eyes of faith so that you can walk by faith, and not by sight.