The River Winds: Walking by Faith Without Sight
Philip abandoned thriving work in populous Samaria at God's command, despatched to a lonely desert road with no explanation of his errand. Yet he 'obeyed...
This is historical examples on progressive revelation and divine guidance, drawing on Acts 8:26-40.
Philip abandoned thriving work in populous Samaria at God's command, despatched to a lonely desert road with no explanation of his errand. Yet he 'obeyed at once,' unburdened by ignorance of his destination. Maclaren captures the paradox of faithful obedience: "It should be enough for us to see the next step. 'We walk by faith, not by sight,' for we none of us know what comes of our actions, and we get light as we go."…
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