“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

Have you ever made a decision out of fear instead of faith? Maybe uncertainty pushed you into a choice you weren’t sure about, or waiting on God felt too risky. Fear often whispers that we need to take control, but when we act without seeking God, we can find ourselves in places we were never meant to be. That’s exactly what happened to Abram in Genesis 12:10-20.

After stepping out in faith, following God into the unknown, Abram faced an unexpected crisis—a famine in the very land God had promised him. Instead of trusting God’s provision, he took matters into his own hands and went to Egypt without seeking God’s direction. Once there, fear led him even further off course. Worried about his own safety, he asked his wife, Sarai, to lie about being his sister. His decision put her at risk and compromised his integrity.

Fear-based decisions don’t just affect us—they impact those around us. When we trust our own plans over God’s, we can find ourselves in difficult situations that could have been avoided. But here’s the good news: God’s faithfulness is not dependent on our perfection. Despite Abram’s failure, God intervened, protecting Sarai and exposing the truth. Pharaoh sent them away, and though Abram had taken a detour, God’s plan for him remained unchanged.

Maybe you’re in a season where fear is pushing you to take control. Maybe you’re struggling to trust God when the path ahead feels uncertain. Abram’s story reminds us that even when we fail, God’s grace is bigger. His plans are not derailed by our missteps. He invites us back to Him, to trust in His provision instead of our own understanding.

Father, I confess that fear often tempts me to take control instead of trusting You. Help me to pause, seek Your direction, and wait on Your timing. Thank You for being faithful even when I struggle. Strengthen my faith and help me walk in obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Want to go deeper? Listen to the full episode where we unpack Abram’s journey and how it speaks to the fears we face today. Find it here: Trusting God’s Provision