Believing is Seeing the Unseen.

John 6:29
29 Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "seeing is believing." Do you think that you could say "believing is seeing?" Personally, I think that "believing is seeing" is more accurate in people's day to day lives. The fact is that when we carry a perspective, we look for and find a reason to believe it. It's just a natural thing for humans to do. Have you ever noticed that when you get a new car, for example, you notice everyone else who has the same car? It is safe to say that we unconsciously focus on what's a reality in our life.

As for another example, think of math. I find algebra quite a bit easier than geometry. Why is that? Well, algebra is far more systematic than geometry. In geometry, you have to rely on theorems and postulates. I never understood why some of the theorems existed. When someone tells you "that's just the way it is," it can be hard to accept. I had to trust that the mathematicians were correct.

I think that is why many don't confide in the Lord. Too many circumstances have broken out in one's life for them to understand how he works. We're too busy believing what we see instead of the unseen - faith.

God can show you that he is real, however; you just have to ask. I see it all the time. You have to believe something to understand it. I know that once I believed in the Lord, he saved me! I had to forget trying to understand him 100 percent. I just have to believe that he exists (and it's hard not to believe!) You're always going to want proof. As far as I'm concerned, look around. What you see, all of creation, is the closest you can get to solid proof.

God, may those who don't know you learn to believe in you - the wonderful father you are. Remind us how simple you are when we try to complicate our understanding too much. Since I strongly believe that your son died on the cross and rose again, help me show others, who are searching, the way to you. In conclusion, I like to say "believing is seeing the unseen."

The perfect song for today is "All Of Creation" by MercyMe! It clearly highlights the principles of Christianity such as believing that Christ died for us.



P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause. P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.

P.P.S. Next week, I'm really excited to be starting a new series based on the book "The Great Divide" by Mike Guzzardo. The title of the series will be entitled "Treasuring the Abundant Life." Come back Monday to see what I've learned from the book and how you can enrich your Christian lifestyle!