Thoughts on Discipleship by Dr. W. A. Dillard - HTML preview

IS SEEING BELIEVING?

An old adage is: “Believe nothing you hear, and only half of what you see.” Caution in believing and decision-making is a hallmark of wisdom but in eternal matters should we all subscribe to the motto of Missouri: “show me?” Think with me!

Just because something may not be visible does not mean it is unreal. Worlds of bacteria and viruses affect our health and continued life. These cannot be seen by the natural eye, but they are real. Electrical currents power everyone’s life. They cannot be seen, but they are real. The wind blows and its effects may be seen and felt, but the wind itself is unseen. Still, it is very real. So also is the Spirit of God and the spirit of man. Jesus used this very illustration to teach Nicodemus in John Chapter Three. Moreover, some may guffaw at the unseen in Psalm 34:7, “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.”

Here is a consideration of the case in point. In antiquity, Samaria was under siege by the Syrians. The prophet Elisha’s helper was distraught at the overwhelming numbers of the enemy until the prophet prayed for God to open his eyes so that he might see what the prophet saw. There encircling the area were the angelic armies of heaven. He then heard Elisha say, “Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them” 2 Kings 6:16. They were invisible to the natural eye, but very, very real. Thus is the saving, keeping, and teaching power of God in the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, by this power of the Almighty, He is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him. Heb, 7:25.

Thank God for an everlasting, know-so salvation. You cannot see it, but it is very real. Additionally, it is the will of God that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. Of course, these are matters of faith that are hidden from the natural man, but revealed to all who trust in Christ Jesus and walk in His Holy Word.

Does this make sense to you, dear reader? Does the real, but invisible power of the Creator God live in you and empower you through understanding of His Holy Word? The time is soon coming when that will be unimaginably important

FOR THOUGHT: Name some of the things you use, even depend upon, each day, but do not see? Is it too much then to believe the Creator Who tells us in His Word that we are not alone? If the Holy Spirit was the energetic force that created the universe, could that same invisible power move human hearts? Has your heart been touched and drawn to Jesus?