March 5 – Walking by Faith, Not Sight

2 Corinthians 5:7 – "For we live by faith, not by sight."

Reflection: A soldier often has to trust his training and orders without seeing the full picture. Walk in faith, knowing God is guiding your every step.

The Apostle Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to encourage believers to stay faithful despite hardships. In chapter 5, he reminds them that this world is temporary, and they must trust in God’s eternal promises, even when they cannot see them clearly.

In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul delivers a short but powerful truth:

• "For we live by faith, not by sight." – Faith means trusting in God’s plan, even when the path ahead is unclear.
• Walking by sight means relying only on what we can see and understand, which limits our ability to trust God’s greater purpose.
• Walking by faith means believing in God’s guidance, wisdom, and promises, even when the road ahead is uncertain.

This verse teaches that faith is not based on circumstances—it is based on confidence in God’s leadership.

How This Applies to a Soldier’s Faith

For a soldier, 2 Corinthians 5:7 is a reminder that trust is essential in both military operations and faith. Here’s how this verse applies:

1. Trust in the Mission, Even Without the Full Picture
• Soldiers often don’t see the entire battle plan—they must trust their leadership and training.
• Likewise, God knows the full strategy, and believers must follow Him even when they can’t see the whole path.
2. Faith Requires Moving Forward Without Fear
• Just as warriors advance in combat with courage, believers must step forward in faith, trusting that God is leading them.
• Fear is natural, but faith means acting in obedience, even when the outcome is uncertain.
3. God is the Ultimate Commander
• A soldier follows orders with discipline, trusting that their leaders see the bigger picture.
• Spiritually, this verse reminds them that God sees what they cannot, and they must trust Him to lead them through every situation.
4. Walking by Sight Limits What is Possible
• If soldiers only acted on what they could see, they would miss strategic opportunities.
• Faith enables believers to move beyond human limits, trusting in God’s power and provision.

ENDEX

2 Corinthians 5:7 is a soldier’s command to trust in God’s leadership. Just as warriors follow orders without always seeing the full mission plan, believers must trust that God is guiding them every step of the way. Faith is about moving forward with confidence, knowing that God is in control—even when the path ahead is unclear.