January 02: Hebrews 11:8 - Stepping Out In Faith (Today's Reflection from My Utmost For His Highest)

Daily Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:8 (NLT)

"It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going."

Most of us rarely leave home without knowing exactly where we're going.Yet the Lord often leads us forward without explanation - without telling us where, why or what awaits. This is the walk of faith: obeying, trusting, and believing His Word.

Abraham pleased God because he obeyed him by faith. In the same way, when the Spirit urges us, we must respond. Don't miss the moment by debating your worthiness or worrying what others will think. We don't have to explain ourselves to anyone - only obey God.
Believe God. Follow the urging of the Spirit.

Trusting Him frees us from worry and anxiety, because He is faithful. He never leaves us. He will never leave us.

Step out in faith, not knowing where you are going. Be bold in your walk with Jesus.

Prayer

Father, You know my heart.
You know I have missed Your urging -
forgive me Lord.

Open my heart and mind.
Help me to have faith, to believe You are a God of power and might.
You are the Creator of the universe, and Your Spirit lives within me.

You work through me so I do not have to be worthy - because You are.
All I have to do is obey.

Help me to listen for Your voice and the urging of the Holy Spirit.
Help me step out in faith when You call, always trusting in You.

Surround me with Your protection.
Guard the doors of my mind.
Lead me not into temptation, but keep me safe from all evil.

Strengthen me and hold me up to be bold and strong in my faith
as I walk in Spirit with You.

I praise You and give You all the glory.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Benediction

As we begin this year, we go forth in His promise,
walk boldly in His truth,
and rest in His peace.

Jesus,

The Quill and Me

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