“as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”
Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is the present assurance of some future good.
The object of our faith is not the tangible reality of this physical world. The object of our faith is the invisible God and His revealed Word.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
The room in which we sit is filled with images and films and songs and speeches colours.
Invisible realities that we just need the correct receiver to pick the signal up and tune into.
Carnal man will not receive the spiritual band of wisdom from God until he submits and surrenders. Spiritual man will tune in and pick up the heart and mind of God, of Christ, of the Holy Spirit and be enlightened, transformed.
“By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.”
It is the nature of a believer to hear from God as we are activated in and by the Holy Spirit.
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
It can be that it is through our suffering or loss we come to our weakest and from that low place surrender to a place where we walk closer and in the power of belief and the gospel. It becomes an opportunity to believe in the unseen.
“When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.”
Jesus speaks His blessing over those who have not physically seen and touched Him but who believe
“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”He spoke this after allowing Thomas to put his hands in his crucified sides and see His hands and feet to confirm who He was.
“Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
It is my faith and belief that we are embarking upon a time when in His grace and by His Spirit there will be a great outpouring of His glory, healing and miracles.
So that those who have suffered at the hands of the enemy and corruption in the world and who are low and hungry for what the world cannot give will be activated by what Christ and His body and His kingdom can offer.
We as the body have a responsibility to demonstrate what the world craves and hungers for. To inspire a new generation to be a part of the body and bride that Christ dreams of.
To see the harvest He has promised.
The illustration shows us as Spiritual in God’s image receiving His spiritual connection, knowledge, wisdom and power. Emanating light that pushes back the darkness.
Seven Scriptures that come to mind:
“as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 ESV
“By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.”Hebrews 11:3 ESV
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18 ESV
“When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” John 20:20 ESV
“So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” John 20:25 ESV
“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 ESV
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