2 Corinthians 5:7 (LSB) 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight—
We walk by faith. We hear this verse repeated frequently. It has almost become cliche.
But, despite its frequent over-use, it is a foundational truth that we can’t ignore or allow to become mundane or meaningless in our lives as followers of Christ.
It is, after all, a very foundational and necessary truth that can’t be tossed aside just because we hear it so often.
But what does this phrase, walk by faith, really mean?
Well, let’s look first at the word, sight.
Our first instinct is to think of our eyesight; what our eyes see.
While this is part of the equation, it also refers to appearance. We don’t walk by what something appears to be or not to be. This goes beyond eyesight.
So, with this said, what does walking by faith mean?
It means moving when we don’t necessarily know what we are moving toward.
We follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, one step at a time.
It means taking steps even when we can’t see where our feet might land.
We trust that God is directing our steps, and that each one will bring us closer to where He desires us to be.
This is not something to take lightly. It’s much more important than most of us realize.
Everything we do as a believer must be rooted in and based on faith and trust in God, through Christ.
One of the most well-known Biblical examples of walking by faith was in Abraham’s life when he was instructed by God to “go to a place that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1).
There is no “secret formula” for this. We must grow in our faith. And that comes only by maturing in Christ, learning to hear Him, and then obeying what we are told.
Most importantly, we must understand that our faith pleases God. In fact, it is impossible to please Him without faith.
Hebrews 11:6 (LSB) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who draws near to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
So, let us draw near to Him, press into Him, and allow Him to teach us what it is that pleases Him, taking steps that we have never taken before, even when it means not knowing where our feet might land.
Trust Him 🙏🏻
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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