Seeing is Believing: The Power of Faith and Perception in the Spiritual Realm

Seeing is Believing: The Power of Faith and Perception in the Spiritual Realm

September 28

In both the natural temporal realm and the spiritual eternal realm, the principle of "seeing is believing" holds true. When we encounter something in the physical world, it solidifies its reality. For example, if you witness a car moving down the street, it is an undeniable reality in the physical realm—there is indeed a car on the road. Similarly, if you are walking along the sidewalk and find a dollar bill lying on the ground, it is a tangible dollar bill, prompting you to pick it up. This concept encapsulates the essence of "seeing is believing."

However, there is also a spiritual realm, a higher dimension that envelops the physical realm. Acknowledging and understanding the existence of this spiritual realm becomes essential. How can we perceive this spiritual realm, and how can we develop the ability to believe in what we see within it? The book of Romans, specifically Romans 10:17, sheds light on this matter. It states that "faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God." In other words, our capacity to see in the spiritual realm begins when we immerse ourselves in the word of God. Reading and declaring the word of God—the Bible, also known as the logos, the written word of God (John 1:1)—establishes a profound connection between seeing and hearing.

The word of God serves as the catalyst for faith. As Romans suggests, hearing the word of God initiates the process of developing the eyes to see and the ears to hear. Jesus emphasized this, noting that some people couldn't see or hear because they lacked the necessary perception. However, he assured that there was hope—the key lay in acquiring the eyes to see and the ears to hear (Matthew 13:13-15). Once obtained, individuals could perform miraculous acts akin to those of Jesus, such as healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind, providing for the needy, and even raising the dead (Matthew 10:8). Jesus operated in the spiritual realm and brought its manifestations into the physical realm. Additionally, the book of Jude, specifically Jude 20, mentions the use of prayer language as another means to cultivate faith. Thus, by combining the practices of hearing the word of God and utilizing prayer language, we can create a dynamic process to infuse faith into our lives.

In the book of Hebrews (Hebrews 3:19), it is noted that the children of God, though possessing the word of God, failed to enter the promised land. The reason? They didn't mix their faith with the word of God. They couldn't see or hear as they should have, primarily due to their stubborn, obstinate, proud, and unbelieving hearts (Hebrews 3:12). They were content with their current understanding, refusing to change their perspective or embrace the unseen spiritual reality. Consequently, they remained in the physical realm, unable to step into the promised land, and eventually perished in the desert. This underscores the importance of the human will. We must choose to believe in the word of God. As we read and speak the word, we must believe in its spiritual reality, even when it doesn't manifest immediately in the physical realm. Eventually, the spiritual realm will prevail over the physical when we establish faith in alignment with God's word.

In summary, "seeing is believing," particularly when we perceive the spiritual realm. This transcendent dimension surpasses the physical realm in significance. Biblical figures, including Jesus, consistently emphasized the need to walk in the spirit rather than the flesh (Galatians 5:16). As we gain spiritual perception, we can access the provisions required for our physical lives, surpassing our expectations. This includes sustenance (Philippians 4:19), healing (James 5:15), miracles, transportation, resurrections—all available to those who believe (Mark 9:23). It is an invitation open to "whosoever will" (Revelation 22:17), and a path worth pursuing with unwavering faith.