21 Days of Fasting - 2025 - Day 12

Title: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

Scripture: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7, NKJV)

Expository Explanation: In 2 Corinthians 5:7, the Apostle Paul reminds believers of the fundamental principle of the Christian life—faith. Walking by faith means living in reliance on God's promises rather than what we can see, touch, or understand with our natural senses. The context of this passage speaks about the hope of eternal life and the confidence we have in Christ, even when faced with uncertainty in our present circumstances.
Faith is trusting in the unseen realities of God's kingdom. While the world encourages us to depend on tangible evidence, God calls us to rely on His word, His character, and His promises. Walking by faith requires surrendering control and trusting in God's perfect plan, even when the path ahead seems unclear.

Devotional Thought: Life is full of uncertainties—decisions, challenges, and moments where we don't see the full picture. It’s easy to become discouraged when circumstances don’t align with our expectations. However, walking by faith means trusting God beyond what we see, believing that He is working behind the scenes for our good.
Just as a blind person relies on their guide, we must rely on God to lead us through the unknown. Faith assures us that even when we don’t see immediate results, God’s promises are still at work. Are you facing a situation where you are tempted to rely on your own understanding? Choose to trust God's guidance and walk by faith, knowing that He is faithful.

Reflection Questions:

1. In what areas of your life are you struggling to trust God fully?
2. How can you remind yourself daily to walk by faith and not be driven by what you see?
3. Have you experienced a time when trusting God led to a greater blessing than you could have imagined?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to walk by faith and not by sight. Help me to trust You even when I don't understand my circumstances. Strengthen my faith and remind me that Your promises are true and Your plans are good. Lead me, Lord, as I step forward in obedience to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Action Step: This week, take a step of faith in an area where you've been hesitant to trust God. Write down a promise from Scripture to meditate on daily and declare it over your life as you walk forward in faith.