“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
A friend reminded me of this verse when I was sharing with her a troubling situation and fearing a poor outcome. My thoughts sometimes get carried away with seeking human solutions to problems that are not mine to solve. Thankfully, God’s plan is so much better than mine.
“It is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21b
If I could see ahead perfectly, I would not need faith. And the Lord requires faith.
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
I love those accounts of faith that are described in Hebrews 11 of Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Rahab and others. They trusted the Lord for that which they could not see.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” Hebrews 11:1
When I am peering into the future, trying to live by sight, I am not giving Christ his rightful place in my heart.
“I pray that… he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit…, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16, 17a