It doesn’t.
Sometimes courage is simply taking the next step when you don’t know.
Tubman’s story is a powerful example of that.
She escaped slavery.
Then she went back for others.
She risked capture.
She endured the effects of a terrible injury.
She worked during the Civil War.
She served as a nurse, scout, and spy.
She helped lead the Combahee River Raid.
And she continued helping others long after the war ended.
Her life also reminds us that faith can look different depending on the person.
For Harriet Tubman, faith was deeply personal.
It was connected to prayer, dreams, decisions, and the belief that God was directing her path.
Whether someone understands her experiences spiritually, medically, or through both perspectives, the historical record makes one thing difficult to miss:
Her faith mattered to her.
It gave meaning to her struggles.
It helped her face danger.
And it became part of the courage for which she is remembered today.
The Bible verse often associated with the idea of being guided on the right path says:
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…” — Isaiah 30:21
Harriet Tubman’s life makes that verse feel especially powerful.
