Peering Through the Mist

“The path we walk is charted by faith, not by what we see with our eyes.” (2 Corinthians 5:7 VOICE)

The fog was thick that morning as I ran through the familiar loop around my neighborhood. I could only make out the outlines of the trees and houses through the mist.  I was untroubled by the lack of clarity. Over the years, I had tread this path thousands of times. My feet knew where to step even though my eyes didn’t. I moved forward without hesitation. In times of uncertainty, familiarity can be reassuring. 

There are times in life where I can’t see things clearly. I peer through the mist, wanting to know what is ahead. As I approach the cusp of breaking through, a vague uneasiness holds me back. Can I trust a God that I cannot see? 

A flash of recognition comes over me. The wilderness is not new to me. I have been on this path thousands of times. I have experienced God’s presence. In Him, I live and move and have my being. My spirit know even though my eyes can’t see. My faith is bolstered by familiarity. My anxiety recedes as I move forward in trust.  

“We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!” (1 Corinthians 13:12 MSG)