LIVE NOT BY SIGHT

 

Text: 2Corithians 5:7 (KJV)

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

Friends, our physical sight can only see what is happening around us but faith is not blind but it is visionary. Hence, many of us are living in fear and not in faith today because we live by sight. But the scripture above encourages us to live by faith and not by sight. So, we should not live by what we can see or understand with our natural eyes. Hebrew 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Yes, this requires us to build absolute trust in God’s promises who is more than able, even when the circumstances seem uncertain or discouraging. Obviously, when we look with the physical sight, we can easily be threatened by the challenge of life but when we develop our confidence in the big God, He is more than able to deliver exceedingly above all we ask or think. 2 Cori. 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. Like Abraham, he did not see the land God was showing him but he moved. And he made of him great name and great nation as to become a blessing. Therefore, let’s see the invisible hand of God working behind the scenes as to avoid doubt, fear, and impatient etc.

Interestingly, we have to believe what God says more than what our physical senses, emotions, or situations are telling us. For instance Peter walked on water toward Jesus (Matthew 14:29-30), he succeeded as long as he focused on faith, not the visible waves but began to sink as he looked down. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  This means that our decisions and actions has to be based on our trust and faith in God’s Word, not just what appears logical or visible especially now that we are in the world filled with knowledge. I pray we shall act with faith, knowing that God’s unseen hand is guiding us even in that unclear situation in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord, help us to trust in God’s invisible promises over visible problems that is stopping us today in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to believe that His plan is good, even when the path is unclear.