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Just Take The Next Step | Daily Devotional 1654

November 5, 2026 · 9 min

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Have you ever felt stuck because you couldn't see the full picture of what God had planned for your life?

In today's episode, Richelle Alessi takes us into Ruth 1:22 and reminds us that sometimes faith isn't about knowing exactly where we're going, but trusting God enough to take the next step. After experiencing tremendous loss and uncertainty, Naomi and Ruth made the decision to return to Bethlehem, unaware of what was waiting for them. What they didn't know was that they were arriving at the beginning of the barley harvest, a season that would become significant in their story.

We'll be challenged to stop waiting until we have every answer before moving forward in faith. Whether we're navigating a difficult transition, making an important decision, or stepping into an unfamiliar season, God doesn't always reveal the entire journey at once. Sometimes He simply asks us to trust His wisdom, seek His guidance, and take the next right step. Just as Naomi and Ruth couldn't see what was ahead, we may not recognize how God is working until we look back and see His faithfulness.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to guide our next steps, give us courage to obey even when the future feels uncertain, and remind us that His plans and timing are greater than anything we could imagine.

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