“Eyes that look are common. Eyes that see are rare.” — Andrew Murray
How often do we limit ourselves to what’s visible? Whether it’s in people, situations, or challenges, we need regular reminders to pause, look deeper, and seek God’s perspective beyond the surface. There is always more happening than what meets the eye.
How Should We See Others?
Every person bears the image of God. This truth means that every individual—regardless of their background, status, or appearance—has intrinsic worth and dignity. We are called to approach others with honour, love, and respect, recognizing the unseen potential within each person.
Just as God extends grace to us despite our flaws, we are to offer the same grace, forgiveness, and patience to others. None of us are finished products; we are all works in progress, growing under God’s care.
Instead of comparing or competing, we are invited to celebrate the diversity and unique contributions of those around us. Jesus’ default posture toward people was compassion. He noticed their pain, struggles, and unseen needs—and we are called to do the same, to look beyond appearances and see the heart.
“So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view… if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come.”
—2 Corinthians 5:16-17 (NIV)
How Should We See Challenges?
It’s easy to focus on visible problems and miss the greater spiritual reality: God is always at work, even when we can’t immediately see it. Paul reminds us:
“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.”
—2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)
Life’s pressures may seem overwhelming, but faith invites us to shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. True vision means trusting in God’s unseen hand, even when circumstances appear discouraging.
Consider Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6:15-17. Surrounded by an enemy army, the servant panicked, unable to see a way out. But Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes so that he may see.” Suddenly, the servant’s spiritual eyes were opened—and he saw hills filled with horses and chariots of fire. God’s protection had been there all along; it just wasn’t visible to the natural eye.
There is more going on than what you can see—God’s hidden provision, a bigger plan, and an unseen victory are unfolding.
Prayer:
Lord, open my eyes to see beyond the natural. Help me trust in Your eternal work, even when my circumstances seem discouraging. Teach me to walk by faith and not by sight. Amen.
