On what is unseen

 

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal" – 2 Corinthians 4:18

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Focusing on What is Unseen

When we look in the mirror, we see our face, our hair, and our physical body. When we take an afternoon walk, we see the trees and the scenery around us. We are grateful for these visible and beautiful things. But what about the unseen? 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "For we live by faith, not by sight." Faith enables us to believe in God's promises in every step of our lives, and for our future. 

We may be facing problems in life. We can clearly see how these affect our lives, our relationships, our finances and even our plans for the future. We may not know where these difficulties will lead us. Yet, we are called to believe and trust that God is already at work in ways we cannot see, preparing something good for our future. 

Not everything that matters can be seen. Sometimes, the most important work in our lives happens behind the scenes. Hold on to God's grace. Trust that He is able to transform our struggles into eternal glory. Amen.

Reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:10-18 by Meist