Jan could see herself healed, but she had no proof she was.
For more than a year, Jan had suffered with a hacking cough and congestion. Her initial doctor visits resulted in a diagnosis of bronchitis, for which she was prescribed antibiotics. Somewhere along the way, her bronchitis cleared up, but the coughing and shortness of breath didn’t. Her family doctor referred her to a pulmonologist who diagnosed her with asthma.
After a year of coughing, Jan was tired—physically and emotionally. She rarely attended church because she was afraid her coughing would disrupt the service. Her energy level made going to the grocery store or getting together with friends almost impossible. She was confined and discouraged.
Carrying on a conversation with her was almost impossible because of her coughing. She apologized; I told her I understood. She told me she wanted to come to church; I assured her the church understood. Then she said, “But I still believe God can heal me.” She still saw life with faith eyes.
David did as well. God hadn’t defeated his enemies yet, but he believed he would. He could see what the earth and sea would look like after the battle was over—the battle that hadn’t taken place yet.
Seeing with faith eyes lets us see God’s forgiveness. We have no tangible proof that our sins are forgiven and cast into God’s sea of forgetfulness, but we believe they are.
Seeing with faith eyes gives us a glimpse of eternity—even though we’ve never been given a sneak preview. All we have is the picture God’s Word paints, but we stake our lives on the belief it exists.
Seeing with faith eyes helps us believe God has a plan for our lives. We don’t always understand it or see how he is working it out—but we believe he is. He tells us we’re his masterpieces, and that we have potential to be used in his Kingdom agenda.
Seeing with faith eyes also helps us remember the ill effects of sinful behavior, thoughts, and attitudes. Although we can’t handle sin, we can be handled by it. God says sin violates his standards, and we choose to accept his word.
Life holds more than we can physically see. Let God help you live with faith eyes.
Father, remind me that I walk by faith—not by sight—and that my faith will be rewarded.
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