Just Enough Vision for the Next Step

“The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’” – Genesis 12:1 (NIV)

Our eight-week-old granddaughter is with us right now, and I’m fascinated by how she interacts with the world. At her age, her vision is still developing—she can only see clearly about 30 inches in front of her. And yet, in this stage of life, she doesn’t need to see further. She is fully dependent on her caregivers, completely trusting that her needs will be met.

Watching her, I can’t help but think: Isn’t that how God often works with us?

We want to see miles down the road. We want clarity, certainty, and a full blueprint for the future. But more often than not, God only gives us just enough vision for the next step.

Abram’s Journey: A Lesson in Limited Vision

When God called Abram, He didn’t hand him a map. He didn’t outline every detail of the journey or the final destination. Instead, He simply said, “Go… to the land I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1). In other words, start walking, and I’ll reveal more as you go.

That kind of trust is uncomfortable. We like plans. We prefer security. But faith requires movement before full understanding. God gives us just enough light for the next step—not the entire staircase.

Why God Limits Our Vision

To Teach Us Dependence
Just like my granddaughter relies on her parents and grandparents to care for her, God wants us to rely on Him. If we could see everything ahead, we might be tempted to trust our own understanding rather than His leading.
To Keep Us from Being Overwhelmed
What if God showed us everything we would face in the next 10 years? The trials, the challenges, the sacrifices? Many of us might freeze in fear. By only revealing the next step, He protects us from carrying burdens we’re not ready for.
To Cultivate Faith and Obedience
Faith isn’t walking by sight—it’s moving forward, trusting that God knows where He’s leading us. Abram had to leave before he knew the destination. Peter had to step out before he knew he could walk on water. Often, action precedes clarity.
To Keep Us Focused on the Present
My granddaughter doesn’t need to see across the room. Right now, her world consists of the faces that care for her and the hands that hold her. In the same way, God often keeps our vision limited so we can focus on what’s in front of us rather than worrying about what’s beyond our control.

Taking the Next Step in Faith

What step is God asking you to take today? Maybe you feel a nudge to move forward in a calling, a decision, or a new season, but you’re waiting for more clarity. Remember: if God has given you even a glimpse of the next step, that’s enough to move forward.

Just as a child grows and develops clearer sight over time, our spiritual vision expands as we walk in obedience. The more steps we take, the more we trust—and the more God reveals.

Reflection Questions

Are you waiting for total clarity before taking a step of faith?
How might God be asking you to trust Him with just enough vision for today?
What’s the next step—just the next one—you need to take in faith?

Final Thought

My granddaughter doesn’t need to see beyond 30 inches right now—she simply needs to know she is loved and cared for. Maybe that’s what God is reminding you of today. He hasn’t forgotten you. He sees the whole picture, even when you don’t. And as you take one step at a time, He will be faithful to guide you forward.

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