What We See vs. What Is Real

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen…”

Devotional Thought:
If we look at ourselves we can see that a lot of our stress comes from treating temporary things as though they were permanent. Paul reminds us that what we see is real, but not final. When we practice faith we train our eyes to see beyond the moment and trust the unseen work of God.

We all know how life constantly pulls our attention toward what we can see, measure, and feel. Bills arrive. Headlines shout. Social Media whines. Pain demands attention. None of these things are imaginary, but the bible lets us know they are not final. Paul emphasizes that believers need to fix their eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, because what is seen is temporary, while what is unseen is eternal.

Having an relationship with God does not deny reality; it reframes it. When we focus only on the things that we see, the pressure grows heavier and hope grows dim. But when we put our total trust on God and lift our eyes beyond the moment, we will begin seeing that God is always working in ways we do not immediately perceive. The unseen work of God; His presence, His promises, His power is just as real as what troubles us, and more permanent.

Faith is choosing to believe that God is active even when everything you see tells you something different. It is trusting that today’s struggle does not define tomorrow.

Something to Ponder:
What visible circumstance has been shaping your emotions more than your trust in God this week?

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you Lord for being my guide, help me lift my eyes beyond what I can see. Teach me to trust Your unseen work and anchor my heart in Your truth. In Jesus Name Amen

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