Trusting God When You Don’t Have All the Answers(Walking in faith)

Introduction

Life is full of uncertainties. There are times when we face challenges that leave us with more questions than answers. Why did this happen? What am I supposed to do now? How will I make it through? In these moments, trusting God can feel difficult, but it is in the unknown that faith is truly tested and refined. Walking in faith means trusting God even when we don’t have all the answers. The Bible gives us countless examples of individuals who trusted in God despite their circumstances, and through their stories, we can learn how to do the same.

Trusting in God’s Plan

One of the most well-known scriptures on trust is **Proverbs 3:5-6:

> “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

This passage reminds us that our understanding is limited. We see only a fraction of the bigger picture, but God sees the beginning and the end. When we lean on Him instead of our own reasoning, we acknowledge that His wisdom surpasses ours, and we surrender our plans to His perfect will.

Examples of Trusting God in the Bible

Abraham: Trusting Without Seeing the Full Picture

Abraham is a powerful example of faith. God called him to leave his homeland and go to a place he had never seen (Genesis 12:1). Abraham did not have all the details, but he obeyed and walked by faith. Later, God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac, the very child God had promised to make into a great nation. Yet, Abraham trusted God’s goodness and provision (Genesis 22:1-14). Because of his faith, God provided a ram in place of Isaac and reaffirmed His promises.

Job: Trusting God in Suffering

Job lost everything—his wealth, family, and health. Yet, despite not understanding why he was suffering, he declared, **“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him”** (Job 13:15). Job’s story teaches us that even when life doesn’t make sense, we can trust that God is still in control and working all things for good.

Mary: Trusting in God’s Unusual Plan

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a young girl when she received the news that she would give birth to the Messiah. She did not fully understand how this was possible, but she responded in faith, saying, **“I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled”** (Luke 1:38). Her willingness to trust God despite uncertainty led to the fulfillment of His greatest promise to humanity—the birth of our Savior.

How to Trust God When You Don’t Have All the Answers

1. Surrender Your Need for Control

   It is natural to want to figure everything out, but faith requires surrender. Jesus reminds us in **Matthew 6:34**, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Instead of trying to control outcomes, trust that God is already in your future, working things out for your good.

2. Rely on God’s Promises

   God’s Word is filled with promises of His faithfulness. **Romans 8:28** says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Even when we don’t understand, we can trust that God is working behind the scenes.

3. Pray for Peace and Guidance

   When life is uncertain, take your concerns to God in prayer. **Philippians 4:6-7** encourages us:

   > "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

   Prayer shifts our focus from our problems to the One who holds the answers.

4. Surround Yourself with Encouragement

   The enemy often uses doubt and fear to weaken our faith. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you to keep trusting in God. **Hebrews 10:23-25** reminds us to hold fast to our faith and to encourage one another.

5. Reflect on Past Faithfulness

   Remembering how God has been faithful in the past helps us trust Him in the present. David declared in **Psalm 37:25**, “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” God has never failed you before, and He won’t start now.

Conclusion

Trusting God when we don’t have all the answers is not easy, but it is necessary for a life of faith. Abraham, Job, Mary, and many others in the Bible faced uncertainty, yet they chose to trust in God’s goodness. When we surrender control, rely on His promises, pray for guidance, seek encouragement, and remember His past faithfulness, we strengthen our trust in Him.

Even when the road ahead is unclear, one thing is certain: God is faithful, and His plans for us are good. Let us walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), trusting that He is leading us every step of the way.