“For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Across the small town, three different believers would remember this verse. Two days ago I introduced the firefighter Frank and how he needed to walk by faith regarding his family. Yesterday I introduced Helen to you. She was the elderly widow who would soon move from her home to live with family. She needed to walk by faith and not by sight as well. Now let me tell you Pastor Kenward’s experience. He was teaching a class in the Bible institute, and while he hadn’t planned on this question, it was a good one. A sophomore student’s hand went up, and the professor stopped to take the question. This young mother, as the tears began streaming down her cheeks, asked, “Dr. Kenward, I know that we are supposed to live by faith and not by sight. But right now I’m going through the most difficult situation I’ve ever faced. How do you deal with things that are hard?” The Bible institute professor knew that this was a tremendous opportunity for every member of the class to embrace truth. Quietly he said, “In the most profoundly difficult times of my life, when I felt like I couldn’t face another day, I’ve learned more about the Lord and His ways than at any other time. I have a lot yet to learn, but this I know. His Word says in Hebrews 11:6, ‘Without faith it is impossible to please Him.’ For me, faith is knowing my Father and relying fully upon Him. Therefore, I will believe when I cannot see, trust when I do not understand, and obey when the situation doesn’t make sense to me.” With that he stepped away from the classroom notes, and the rest of the evening was invested in remembering that faith comes from reading and applying the Word and investing time with Him. Frank, Helen, the Professor, and each of us must learn those same lessons.

For today: How does walking by faith and not by sight impact your life?