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Oct 19, 2026 06:00am

Confidence in the One Who Leads

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“You’re going to do a great job.”

Reassurance spilled from my lips as I tried to encourage my replacement.
It was a hard time, I’ll admit. When you’ve spent time developing and growing something, it’s hard to hand it off. To trust that the next person will handle it with the same care and attention you did. Like handing off the baton in a relay race.
It was time.
I had confidence in her.

It wasn’t like she hadn’t received any training. I had left her with everything I had—spreadsheets, databases, and an extensive guide on “how-to” pretty much everything I did. I had plenty of notice ahead of time, so they could hire a replacement and I could train her. And I made myself available for questions and guidance even after I had left.
At some point, though, she had to take the reins. I wasn’t always going to be there. She had to run the show, and I had to let her.
I had confidence in her.

Even with my need for control, I knew she would be fine. I wasn’t the only one guiding her. She had a boss who cared for her, was invested in seeing her succeed, and was going to make sure everything continued as planned.
it’s hard to walk away sometimes, isn’t it?
Let’s look at 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5.
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you. Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.”

This letter from Paul was directed toward the young believers in Thessalonica. He had taught them the Word of God, shown them the way to follow Jesus, and instructed them on how the church should operate. And now, he was telling them that he had full confidence they would live out what they had been taught and continue the work there.
How?
These people were being persecuted for their faith. There were false teachers spreading lies and claiming they had the “truth.” These young believers would be tempted, would struggle to discern what was true, and would have questions along the way.
So, how could Paul be confident?
Because he knew he wasn’t the only one leading them.
The Holy Spirit is the true guide within the heart of every believer. He helps us discern the truth, make wise decisions, and understand the things of God.

In our Christian walk, at some point, the person who discipled or taught us may no longer be there. We must live out the truth we were taught and use our gifts to continue the work for the Kingdom of God.
Because the Holy Spirit is the One leading us.
Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Proverbs 3:26 says, “For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.”
And 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Trust in the Lord to lead you and those you have taught. Have faith in the work of the Holy Spirit.
He is the One who works within you.