What do you see?

"while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal".                      2 Corinthians 4:18  NKJV

This is what makes faith work. The things we look at on a daily basis, are seeable, our eyes can fix upon what is right in front of us. We know they are there because we can see them. The things that are not seen, although we believe that they are there, are eternal. We can't see them with our eyes and, no one else can either, but we know that they are there because, we see them through the eyes of faith.

In the next chapter of 2 Corinthians (5:7) we read Paul's word as: 'For we walk by faith, not by sight.' Paul is confirming what I have just written. We walk by sight. Even though we cannot see something, by faith we know that they are there. Take Jesus for example, no one has seen Him properly, but we know that He is there, right in our hearts. Without faith, it could never be.

The word 'Look' in verse 4:18, means to 'Keep one's eye on, to consider or contemplate.'In order not to lose heart, the believer needs to shift his or her focus from that which is seen, to that which is not seen - from temporary problems to the glorious eternal rewards he or she will receive. The word 'Sight' in verse 5:7 means 'appearance.' Christ is not physically present, so believers live by faith. John 20:29 says :Jesus said to them, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.' Again, Abraham believed God and it was credited to Him as righteousness (Rom 4:17-20) Initially, both he and Sarah, his wife, had struggled with what they had been told, but, as they believed, a son was given to them in their very old age. And this was all due to their faith. Let us not forget that. 'God, gives life to the dead and calls those things, which do not exist as though they did.' Rom 4:17.

So, what do you see in your daily life with Jesus? When you are walking in step with Him, He will give you exciting things to ponder; He will show you things that others just can't see. You may not be ready for this to happen but at times, Jesus will spring things upon you and He expects you to believe Him. Don't forget, that without faith it is impossible to please Him (Heb 11:6). You believe that He lives in your heart so, this proves that you have faith. Therefore, continue to walk in it and you will have great adventures with Jesus.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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