There is a game I saw on a TV show my family likes to watch that got me thinking. The game was called the “Trust Walk.”
There are two participants in the game: a leader and a blindfolded follower. The leader guides the blindfolded person along a predetermined path or through an obstacle course.
The leader can guide the blindfolded person using verbal instructions or gentle physical guidance, such as holding their hand or arm. The key is that the blindfolded person must rely on their leader to navigate.
The game emphasizes trust and communication between the two. The blindfolded person must trust the leader completely, while the leader communicates clearly and helps the blindfolded person feel safe.
In the TV show, there was a varied response to this game. Most of the followers didn’t trust their leader; therefore, they either quit, questioned their leader’s ability to navigate, or went off on their own. None of these scenarios led to finishing the intended race. Only the team whose leader was truly trusted by the follower made it through the intended path and won the race.
Just as the followers in the game struggled to trust their leader, we often face similar challenges in our spiritual walk. This also describes how we are to take our “Trust Walk” with our ultimate Leader: Jesus Christ. He said as much in John 10:27 when He said, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.”
Jesus knows and sees the path He has intended for each one of us. He wants to lead us through to the finish (which He promises in Matthew 28:20).
But oftentimes, we want to take the path we think is best for us. However, we don’t have the luxury of knowing and seeing what is ahead. We are walking blindfolded into the unknown when we venture out on our own.
So as we take the “Trust Walk” with Jesus, we need to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)
Follow your Leader. He will lead you on the right path and get you safely to your intended destination.
Today, take a moment to reflect on areas of your life where you may be struggling to trust Jesus fully. Ask Him to guide you, and commit to following His lead, even when the path ahead is unclear. Trust in His promises and His plan for your life.