2 Corinthians 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Here is a New Year's resolution...actually a New Life resolution that seems hard to comprehend: to look at the invisible things! Paul has been teaching the Corinthians about the quality of faith that comes from living for God, trusting in God and experiencing a new "spiritual" that lifts a veil from our eyes and causes us to see life in a new way...almost like going to one of the new 3D movies and realizing the difference it makes to put the special glasses on to add depth to the picture. Earlier in this chapter he explains the Old Testament finally makes sense when people have trusted in Christ and, looking back through the ancient writings and prophecies, Christ is seen for the first time woven through the scriptures. And our lives, which can seem without purpose and continuity at times, also take on new meaning as we see Christ woven through the fabric of our design and our days...when we have the light of Christ shining within. No wonder Paul is so committed to laying down his life day after day to get this message out to every city and nation he can. This visible life finally comes together in comprehensive meaning when the invisible fabric of faith has come to clothe our hearts. It is something like the laser surgery I had done on one eye. Within hours after the surgery I saw everything more clearly...my vision had changed permanently. Spiritual life calls for spiritual vision!
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