“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”—Isaiah 55:8–9 (KJV)

Yesterday, I sat in a God-focused business group with other leader-believers. We were neck-deep in Revelation 19, debating the 1,000-year reign. Some pondered if it had already happened. Others proclaimed, with certainty, in a future interpretation. The temperature in the room rose with each interpretation, and as it did, I sat back into quiet.

Not because I lacked an opinion. I’ve studied too long not to form one.

Not because I doubted Scripture. God’s Word is perfect.

But because the point isn’t the timeline. The point is the King.

We live in an age where people want to be right. But Scripture doesn’t call us to be right. It calls us to be faithful.

When Certainty Becomes an Idol

We think faith is about knowing more. We think spiritual maturity is a theology degree. But here’s the truth: certainty can become its own kind of idol. And idols, even intellectual ones, lead us away from the living God.

“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.” —Romans 1:22

God didn’t invite us into a theological debate club. He called us into covenant. Into surrender. Into following Jesus. Not because we fully understand His timing, but because we trust His heart.

The Leader’s Place Isn’t the Judge’s Seat

As Christian leaders, especially those God has placed in influence, we must remember: our calling isn’t to define the times. It’s to point others to the One who transcends time. God is not bound by time or space.

The cross wasn’t predicted by religious experts. Only by those God called with His Spirit.

Christ’s resurrection shattered every rabbinical theory.

And the return of Christ will likely upend every modern prophecy chart.

So, what should we do?

We lead by faith, not by forecasting.

We lead with humility, not with headlines.

We lead others to worship God, not our interpretations of Him.

Faith Is the Final Word

Hebrews doesn’t say, “Without eschatology, it is impossible to please God.”

It says:

“Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” —Hebrews 11:6

Not knowing the hour? That’s fine.

Not understanding the scrolls? Okay.

But not trusting God? That’s the failure.

Final Thought If you’re a leader, stop chasing certainty. Chase Christ.

If you’re a teacher, stop needing to be right. Start needing deepen your faith.

If you’re a grandfather, show your family what faith in mystery looks like.

God’s Word is the only certainty. And even then, much of it is meant to be followed, not dissected.

As Jesus told Peter in John 21:22:

“What is that to thee? Follow thou me.”

Follow Him. Not your theories. Not your timelines. Not your pride.

Just Him.

And that faith, not understanding, is the calling.

Luke Frey grew up in a Lutheran church and believed in the Holy Trinity from his early years. His relationship with Christ began while recuperating from a life-changing illness later in life. After a 40-year absence, Luke has moved to his childhood community, and his mission is spreading God’s great word by living a life of Avodah and helping others come to know God’s peace during their time on earth. He is blessed with two beautiful daughters and loving family, friends, and colleagues.

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