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Trusting God When the Future Seems Uncertain

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AMY TURNER

In Genesis 26:1-2, the Bible tells of a severe famine that struck the land. It was not the first time such hardship had come; a famine had also happened in Abraham’s lifetime. During this crisis, Isaac went to the region of Gerar, where Abimelech, the Philistine king, ruled. There, God spoke directly to Isaac, telling him not to travel to Egypt for relief but to remain where God would guide him.

This instruction called for great faith. Staying in a place where food was scarce and survival uncertain was not an easy choice. For Isaac, remaining in the land meant risking his safety and that of his family. Yet, he obeyed because he trusted that God’s direction was better than his own understanding.

Real trust in God often asks for courage. It means believing that God will honour His promises even when there is no visible proof or clear path forward. Faith does not always lead to comfort, but it leads to a deeper reliance on the One who never fails. When life feels uncertain and choices seem risky, holding on to God’s word is the most secure place to be.

for we walk by faith, not by sight

2 Corinthians 5:7

Joseph’s Faith in God’s Promise

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JEFF TURNER

Joseph faced many hardships in his life. He was betrayed by his own brothers, sold into slavery, wrongly accused by his master, and left in prison. Through all of this, he held onto his trust in God. Yet, when the New Testament speaks of Joseph’s faith, it does not focus on these events. Instead, Hebrews 11:22 highlights something he did at the end of his life. He gave instructions about his burial.

Before he died, Joseph asked that his bones be taken to Canaan when God’s people eventually left Egypt. At the time, Canaan was not in their hands. But Joseph believed it would be, because God had promised it to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joseph’s request showed his deep confidence that God would keep His word, even if the fulfilment was far off.

Joseph had no way of knowing when or how this would happen. Many years would pass before the Israelites left Egypt and even more before they entered the promised land. But Joseph was so sure of God’s promise that he wanted to be buried there.

This quiet act, asking to be buried in a land not yet theirs, shows us a faith that looked far into the future. It was not based on what he could see, but on what God had promised.

For we walk by faith, not by sight

2 Corinthians 5:7