I can’t see the automatic transfers for my direct deposits in my bank accounts, but I trust it happens. What’s my proof? A paper trail of check stubs and bank statements. When we trust our bank transactions are made… we never actually see any money unless we make a withdrawal. We believe the funds are deposited so bills can be paid and living expenses are met for purpose or pleasure.
The same analogy can be applied in trying to understand more about our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit as Spirits of God… the Triune. He is everywhere throughout the universe at once, which is Omnipresent. He is right with you right now. Have you spoke with Him today? Did you wake up saying “Good morning, My Father?” If you can’t see Him or notice He is all around you in the simplest to mightiest things that occur in your life, maybe you forget to start your day asking God to be in control. Make Him an active part of your thinking. Include Him in your decision making.
Maybe as a Christian, your faith in God is true but not as strong as you would like it to be. That’s why I believe God provided a paper trail with accurate records known as the Bible. It tells everything God wanted us as His creation to know.
The Bible is incredible with a tremendous amount of information and numerous “cross” references. It was created and inspired by God as His Spirit led others to write about everything from the way the earth was made to Christ’s return! God wanted us to understand throughout history, the many transactions which led to Jesus Christ’s life on earth as told by prophets in the Old Testament and how He fulfilled the Scriptures in the New Testament.
So Not seeing is believing in a Savior who did exist and walked on this earth. The Bible states the facts which is all I need to believe. It’s just that simple. Yet, we as humans try to make things more complicated than I believe God intended.
Trust is required in Not see but believing. Trust involves faith. Faith is what it takes to create a trust whether it’s with your bank or in your acceptance of Jesus Christ who died for the atonement of our sins.
Keep your faith strong no matter what trials or tribulations come up against your life. Keep believing and thank God in everything. “In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB)
During these unpredictable times, you can “bank” on Jesus Christ when others may fail you. He has already “paid your account in full" in this lifetime for all eternity! Praise God!
Believe in Him… not just once when you were saved, but every day when life seems its hardest… when life didn’t turn out like you thought it would be… when the bills are due and there aren’t any funds or limited funds in the bank to financially survive… when times seem downright depressing… that’s when I encourage you to trust Jesus completely, placing Him in the center of your life.
Pray for Jesus to rescue you as you lift your burdens to Him. I encourage you to read and learn Matthew 11:28-30 for Scriptures to help get each of us get through our moments of despair. Don’t just ask for Him to come in your life once… but every day. Perhaps you need to repeat this Scripture several times a day as you seek comfort, reassurance, protection, and forgiveness. Seek Him when you learn others may not be trustworthy; but you can trust and share what’s on your heart with Jesus. Not seeing is believing… it is called having complete faith!
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy…” I Peter1:8 (NASB)
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