But is does not take long for a problem to arise and all of a sudden our hopes appear to be slipping away. If God is good, and HE IS, then how can we know His GOOD hand is on us and everything is going to be okay in the midst of confusing circumstances and contrary people? Nehemiah, taking one of the biggest steps of faith in his life, steps out on what he believes is God’s leading. From his example we learn some valuable lessons on living by faith and not by sight.