"We will stand as children of the promise, We will fix our eyes on Him, our soul's reward,'Til the race is finished and the work is done, We'll walk by faith and not by sight." (From "By Faith" by Keith & Kristyn Getty)
Next Sunday there will be a new song sung at my local church. I learned of the song from my oldest daughter and once I heard it I forwarded the song to one of the brothers who leads praise. This coming Sunday I will help to lead the congregation in singing this wonderful song entitled "By Faith", written by Keith and Kristyn Getty. In order to fully prepare to introduce the song, I have been listening to it over and over. My son has installed it on his i-pod. Whenever he and I travel anywhere, it is required that we listen to "By Faith" before he can listen to any of his musical choices. The words have become engraved on my mind as well as in my heart - especially the words of the chorus.
In my fervid preparation, I was unaware that God was using the memorization of the song's words to provide loving support for me. The support was needed when a series of recent events went a different way than I had wanted, planned, and expected. When the final event in the unfortunate series occurred, I immediately thought, "I'll walk by faith and not by sight."
How do I walk by faith and not sight? Trust. Confidence. Assurance. I trust that He will fill me with all joy and peace so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans15:13) I am confident that He who began a good work in me will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.(Phil.1:6) I have the assurance of history. God has spoken in the past and continues to speak through his Son. (Hebrews 1:1-2) My personal history demonstrates these truths to me.
God is at work!!! We cannot always see. It is not always tangible. But it is very real. Let's remember to walk with trust, confidence, and assurance. Let's walk by faith and not by sight.
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." (Psalm 62:8)
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