Verse of the Day:
“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” – John 13:7 (NIV)
Devotion:
There’s something unsettling about not knowing. When prayers feel unanswered, doors stay closed, and silence lingers, it’s easy to assume nothing is happening. But Jesus reminds us in John 13:7 that just because we can’t see it now doesn’t mean God isn’t working.
Picture a seed buried in the soil. From the outside, it looks like nothing is happening. But beneath the surface, life is forming. Roots are growing. Foundations are being laid. And in time, what was invisible becomes undeniable.
God often works the same way in our lives. While we long for visible results, He is forming something deeper—character, endurance, humility, and unshakable faith. He’s lining up divine appointments, opening doors behind the scenes, and shaping your future in ways you can’t comprehend yet.
The disciples didn’t understand why Jesus would wash their feet. It didn’t make sense in the moment. But later, they would realize it was a profound act of love and leadership. You may not understand your current season—but that doesn’t mean it’s meaningless.
Faith isn’t just believing God will move—it’s trusting that He is moving, even when we can’t see the evidence yet.
So hold on. Keep praying. Stay faithful. One day, you’ll look back and realize God was working all along—in every delay, in every detour, and even in the silence.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for reminding me that even when I don’t see anything happening, You are still moving on my behalf. Your timing, Your ways, and Your plans are always perfect. Help me to trust You in the quiet seasons—when I don’t feel progress or see answers. Strengthen my heart to believe that You are working behind the scenes, aligning things for my good. Give me eyes to see with faith, not just with sight. I rest in the truth that later I will understand what I cannot see now. Thank You for being the God who never stops working. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Questions:
- What area of your life feels like it’s not moving forward right now?
- Can you recall a time when God was working behind the scenes and you didn’t realize it until later?
- How can you shift your focus from what you see to what God is doing?
Topic: God’s Faithfulness