Do You Need to Know Everything First?

Obedience opens the door to understanding.

There’s a reason God didn’t hand Moses the blueprint for the Red Sea crossing until Pharaoh’s army was already on their heels. Sometimes clarity comes in motion. Not before.

It’s comforting to want the full picture before we take a step. We want assurance, a mapped-out route, and a backup plan. But faith rarely gives us all that up front. Faith says, “Take the step anyway.”

Some of the most life-changing answers come after the first yes. After the move. After the call. After the quiet obedience that doesn’t feel loud enough to matter. But God always notices—and He always meets us on the other side of obedience with revelation.

There’s a rhythm to walking with God that doesn’t always make sense to others. Or even to us. But when God says move, and we do, the pieces start to fall into place.

• You might not understand the job shift until you step into the role.
• The reason for the no might not show up until months later.
• The weight you’ve been carrying might not lift until you surrender without knowing how He’ll provide.

We don’t need full comprehension to be fully obedient. In fact, requiring understanding before we obey is a quiet form of control dressed up as wisdom.

Faith says yes first. Understanding can come later.

And that’s the beauty of walking with God. His Word is still a lamp to our feet, not a floodlight to the future. He gives just enough for the next step.

So if you’re waiting for it to all make sense before you obey—maybe that clarity is waiting for you on the other side of your yes.

Take the step.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.