2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (LSB) 17 For our momentary, light affliction is working out for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Have you ever seen the look on a person’s face when they realize that they are about to go through a tough trial; something unexpected and difficult?
Any of us are likely to instantly become concerned and look a bit terrified if we are in that situation.
Why?
Because no one likes trials.
No one likes to be backed into a corner, facing seemingly impossible things.
These types of scenarios force us to deal with situations that are unfamiliar to us. We have no way of knowing what to expect or how to navigate through it.
It is normal to be scared. This is part of our fleshly reaction to difficult situations.
But God has told us that we are not to live by sight (the natural flesh), but by faith in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (LSB) 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight…
It is interesting to note that the word “sight” in the verse above literally means “appearance”, which tells us that we are to walk by faith and trust in God, not by the appearance of our situation.
This can be very difficult at times. Especially when it appears that our whole world is crashing down around us.
It is during these times that we must hold tightly to the word of God and the promises He has spoken.
It is in doing so that we will learn to trust Him in ways that we previously never thought possible. And as our faith in Him grows, we will see Him move in ways that we could never have imagined.
God has us in the palm of His hand. He is sovereign. He never leaves us nor forsakes us.
Let us trust Him to take us through the most difficult situations that we face in our lives.
And in doing so, we will find our relationship with Him growing stronger with each passing day.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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