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23-144 Living by Faith: Unpacking 2 Corinthians 5:7
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23-144 Living by Faith: Unpacking 2 Corinthians 5:7

We live by believing and not by seeing. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7

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Hey there, welcome back to another episode of "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast". I'm your host, Matthew Adams, bringing the wisdom of God's Word to your world, one verse at a time. Today, we're delving into 2 Corinthians 5:7, which says, "We live by believing and not by seeing." You might wonder, how does that apply to me? Well, let's unpack this together.

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Point 1: The Human Tendency to Focus on the Negative

Have you ever noticed that if there's one thing going wrong, it seems to overshadow everything that's going right? Maybe you got a great grade in every subject but one, and all you can focus on is that one disappointing grade. This is a common human tendency - we're drawn to whatever needs fixing. When it comes to hearing from God, this tendency can create an unfortunate bias towards focusing on what we don't see or hear from Him, instead of recognizing the many times He has already spoken to us.

Point 2: Embrace the Journey of Unfolding Wisdom

God has a plan for each one of us, and He reveals it to us layer by layer. It's like peeling an onion, but instead of crying, we're growing in faith and understanding. However, if we're too fixated on what we think we're lacking, we might miss out on what God is currently saying to us. Remember, His timing is perfect. We shouldn't rush His process, but trust in it instead.

Point 3: Listen and Believe in God's Words

One of the keys to hearing God's voice is to believe and act on what we've already heard from Him. Instead of focusing on what He hasn't said yet, let's concentrate on what He has already told us. This will open our ears and hearts to discover more of His wisdom and guidance.

Conclusion:

So, there you have it, friends, our exploration of 2 Corinthians 5:7. This verse calls us to a life of faith, where we believe in what God says, even when we can't see it. It urges us to focus on His words, His promises, and His timing. It encourages us to be listeners, believers, and doers of His Word.

Call to Action:

This week, I want you to challenge yourself. Try shifting your focus from what's not yet revealed to what God has already said. When you do this, you'll find yourself opening up to the whisper of God's voice in your life. And remember, as we walk through this journey together, never hesitate to tune back into "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast" for more insights. Keep listening, keep believing, and keep living by faith. Until next time, stay blessed!

Let’s Pray…Lord, like faithful priests and prophets of old, I want none of your words to fall to the ground unheeded in my life. I commit to being diligent  —not legalistic, but focused  —about what You have already said.

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