Knowing The Word in 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, We Walk By Faith

6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.

When Paul writes about walking by faith and not by sight, he does not mean we are to believe the unbelievable. Rather, he encourages us to be confident in the promises of God. Jesus told his disciples that he was going away to prepare a place for them and that he would return. Even though we cannot see the fullness of the glory of Jesus, we can trust that one day he will return in glory for us, his bride.

Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth, in a serious seeking after thee, and in an affectionate walking with thee, every day of our lives; that when thou comest, we may be found not hiding our talent, nor serving the flesh, nor yet asleep with our lamp unfurnished, but waiting and longing for our Lord, our glorious King, for ever and ever.

Richard Baxter, 1615-1691