There Is So Much More Than Our Eyes Can See

Faith in the Unseen

Every night, I walk outside to take my dog, Lucy, out to potty before going to bed. It is usually already dark outside, so I take a flashlight so we can see the path. While I wait for her to do her business, I always glance up at the sky to see if the moon and stars are visible. Sometimes, it is cloudy, and I can’t see them, and other times, I’ve noticed one very bright star.

It turns out that the bright star is actually Venus, not a star at all. Still, I am always in awe of God’s creation. Even in the simplest moments like this, I try to remember to thank Him for the beauty He’s created for us.

I’ve always been fascinated by the breathtaking photos of the moon, planets, stars, and galaxies captured by powerful telescopes. It’s incredible that such beautiful things exist even though we can’t see all of them with our own eyes. One of the top things on my bucket list was to experience the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis.

Experiencing God’s Beauty

My daughter lived in Alaska for many years, where she got to experience the Northern Lights frequently. She would send me photos of the vivid green and pink streaks lighting up the sky, and honestly, they looked almost unreal.

The other night, while my daughter was visiting, she mentioned that there had been solar flares. These flares were supposed to make it possible to see the Northern Lights in places that usually don’t get to see them. So, with excitement, we headed outside in the dark, hoping to catch a glimpse.

Once outside, I let my eyes adjust to the darkness. But, despite my hopes of seeing God’s beauty painted across the sky, all I saw was blackness. Then I remembered that phone cameras can capture light that our eyes can’t see. So, I snapped a picture of the dark sky, and to my amazement, the beauty that was invisible to me in the moment was revealed on my phone.

It struck me that sometimes, even when we want to believe in something, it’s hard when we can’t see it with our own eyes.

Believing in What We Can’t See

Some things are real, like the stars and galaxies. However, some of the things we believed in might have been conjured up by our parents, friends, etc. Think of the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and Santa Claus. We all believed in something we couldn’t see, but as we grew older, we became more skeptical, questioning those beliefs when we realized they weren’t always real.

This skepticism sometimes extends to our faith. I find it fascinating that many people believe in scientific explanations like the Big Bang, yet struggle to believe the Bible’s account of a loving Creator who made the world and everything in it.

Faith in God’s Word

2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Believing in God requires faith. Faith that goes beyond what we can see with our eyes. I’ve never physically seen the Lord, but I’ve felt His presence throughout my life. I know He is with me, guiding me and protecting me.

For me, having faith in a loving, caring God is far easier than believing that two stars collided and created life. In my house, the only thing a crash ever creates is a mess! Yet, I trust in God’s word because I’ve experienced His goodness in ways that go beyond what my eyes can see.

Joshua 24:15 NIV
¹⁵ And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

This verse resonates with me deeply. Despite the skepticism of the world around us, I choose to put my faith in the God who has been with me through it all. Like the Northern Lights hidden by the darkness, God’s beauty and presence are real, even when we can’t always see them with our eyes.

To GOD Goes The Glory!

Have A Blessed Day

Let’s End with a Prayer
Lord, thank You for being present in our lives, even when we cannot see You. Help us to strengthen our faith in what is unseen, knowing that Your hand is always guiding us. Just as the stars shine beyond the clouds, remind us that You are always there, even in the darkest moments. Give us the courage to trust in Your word, and to serve You wholeheartedly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.