Abraham went out, not knowing whither. Thus God tested his faith. He must trust God's wisdom as to the desirableness of the place whither he was going and God's fidelity to guide him into the right road. Had he known the road and the country whither he was going, it would have been forever uncertain whether he was going, it would have been forever uncertain whether he went by faith or by sight, whether he walked by his own judgment or relied on God's. Moreover, it is not good for us to know so much ahead. We row with our backs to our destination--God holds the rudder. We could not endure the prospect of a year's ups and downs; but if we trust him, then as our days, so shall our strength be. Some look ahead and fear they cannot always be true to God. They see it in years. Furthermore, they want all the road explained and to know just into what kind of places Christ may lead them, that they may decide whether they want to be led of him, according as the prospect suits them. But Christ desires implicit faith--men who will say, "Lead thou me on," regardless of anything or everything it may involve, assured of nothing except the perfect faithfulness of Him that leadeth. So, instead of troubling your heart about thorns and rocks and flowers that may come along the road of your Christian life; begin with a whole-hearted faith and surrender to Jesus, knowing full well this only, that he will bring us home by the shortest and best route.

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