The Christian life is lived by trusting God, not by what we can see.
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
What does “Walking” mean in 2 Corinthians 5:7?
The Greek word peripateo means to walk around, and it is often used for the way a person lives day to day. Sight here means outward appearance, what can be seen with the eyes.
Going deeper
Paul offers this short statement in the middle of a longer passage about facing hardship with hope. He says that believers do not live according to what they can see but according to what they trust. That is the very definition of faith. We follow a God we cannot see, based on His promises and His character, and we make daily choices in that light.
This can be difficult when circumstances seem to point the other way. Bills pile up, health fails, or prayers seem unanswered. Yet Paul says that walking by faith is our normal way of life. It means taking the next step in obedience even when the way ahead is unclear. Think about a decision or situation where you have been relying only on what you can see. Ask God to help you take one step of trust, and remember that He has always been faithful to those who walk with Him.
Reflect
Where are you relying on what you can see rather than trusting God, and what step of faith could you take?
Pray
Lord, help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Strengthen my trust, and lead me step by step. In Jesus' name, amen.
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