Saturday, July 18, 2026

Have you ever wished God would show you the whole plan before asking you to take the first step?

I know I have. Yet when we fully trust him, he often gives us just enough for when we need it.

As we reflect on this week’s reading of Luke 1–5, we’ve journeyed through some of history’s most hope-filled moments.

We watched God's promises unfold through the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus. We saw Jesus resist temptation, begin his ministry, call his first disciples, heal the hurting, and invite ordinary people into an extraordinary story.

It's a reminder that Jesus isn't just the hero of Scripture—he's the Savior who still calls us to follow him today.

Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."

A lamp doesn't illuminate miles of road ahead. It simply provides enough light for the next step.

That's one of the gifts of God's Word.

In last weekend's Bible for Grown-Ups message, we were reminded that the Bible isn't just a book to read—it's how God reveals himself. We don't open it to earn God's approval or check off another spiritual habit.

We open it because we want to know the person behind every page and trust what he shows us.

And that's exactly what we've been doing this week: opening God's Word to know him and trust him more.

So, before you rush into the next chapter, pause for a moment. Thank God for what he's already shown you, and then trust him with the next step, knowing his word will continue to guide you exactly where you need to go.

You don't need to see the whole path.

You just need to keep walking with the One who does.

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for revealing yourself through your Word. Thank you for being faithful to your promises and for leading me one step at a time. Help me stay consistent in seeking you—not out of obligation, but because I want to know you more. As I begin a new week, let your Word be the light that guides my path and your presence be my greatest joy. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. Amen.

Written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content at CedarCreek Church.