Seeing Beyond the Naked Eye: Learning to Trust What You Can’t See
Last week, we were reminded not to rely on the naked eye—to see beyond what is visible and to trust in the unseen work of God. This week, we took that phrase even deeper: What does it actually mean to live that way? How do we trust what we can’t see?
It’s easy to say, “Don’t rely on the naked eye,” but it’s much harder to live it out when life gets confusing, intimidating, or painful. Yet this is exactly what God invites us into—a life of deeper trust, beyond our understanding.
Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart
In Proverbs 3:1–12, we are told, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” In other words, stop relying on what your eyes see or your mind can explain. God’s wisdom goes beyond ours, and sometimes learning to lean on Him is not just hard work—it’s heart work.
There are moments when we realise we’re on the wrong track. God’s grace steps in, redirects us, and sets us back on course. When we stop depending on what we can see and instead rely on His wisdom, He aligns our path with His perfect plan.
The Power of Shared Trust
In 2 Kings 6:8–23, we see Elisha surrounded by an enemy army. His servant panics, seeing only danger, but Elisha—seeing through spiritual eyes—declares, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Elisha’s complete trust in God becomes contagious. His faith builds faith in another. When we live out trust, we multiply courage in others. And when God moves, He often does so through grace and kindness, just as Elisha chose mercy over vengeance.
The Lord Is on the Throne
In Psalm 11, David wrestles with fear and uncertainty but then makes a powerful declaration: “The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord is on His heavenly throne.”
When we can’t make sense of our circumstances, this truth anchors us—God is still on the throne. He is in control, even when everything around us feels unstable.
So rather than holding our breath and hoping things will change, God calls us to exhale in His presence. To stop panicking. To pause in the pain and be still.
Be Still and Know
Psalm 46:10 reminds us: “Be still, and know that I am God.”
This is how we learn to trust beyond what we see. This is how we become people God can trust with His plans—for our community, our families, and the lives He’s calling us to impact.
When we stop relying on the naked eye and start trusting the unseen hand of God, we begin to live from a place of peace, not panic. We start to see the invisible work of grace unfolding all around us.
Final Thought
Don’t rely on the naked eye.
Pause. Pray. Trust.
Let the One on the throne guide your steps.
