I’m so glad you could join us today as we explore a topic that challenges each of us to live differently. Today, we’re talking about walking by faith, not by sight, based on 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, 'For we walk by faith, not by sight.' Such a short verse, but so powerful. What does it really mean to walk by faith? How can we live a life that depends more on trusting God’s unseen plan than on what we can physically see or understand? That’s what we’re going to unlock today.

Let’s start by talking about what faith is. Hebrews 11:1 says, 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' Faith is believing in what we cannot see but trusting it to be true. In our daily lives, we are often guided by what we see, feel, or experience. But living by faith means stepping beyond that—trusting in God’s promises even when we can’t see the full picture." Think of faith as trusting that there’s a bridge in the fog. You might not be able to see the whole path, but you take the next step because you trust that the bridge is there. That’s what it means to live a life of faith." Life is full of uncertainties. Maybe you’re facing a tough decision, or maybe things aren’t going the way you planned. It’s natural to feel anxious or unsure. But this is exactly when walking by faith matters most.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, 'Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.' It’s hard, isn’t it? It’s hard to trust when the road seems unclear. But God promises to direct our paths. His view is eternal—He sees what we cannot see, and He knows what is best for us, even when it doesn’t make sense to us at the moment. Walking by faith means choosing to trust God even when we don’t have all the answers. It’s not easy, but it’s a walk that leads to peace. Philippians 4:7 reminds us that God will give us peace beyond our understanding if we place our trust in Him."

Let’s take a look at a few examples from Scripture where people walked by faith, not by sight.

Think about Abraham in Genesis 12. God told him to leave his home and go to a land that He would show him, but God didn’t give him the full plan upfront. Abraham had to trust—step by step—that God would guide him.

Or Noah. He built an ark when there wasn’t a drop of rain in sight, trusting that God’s warning about the flood would come to pass. Imagine the faith it took to keep working on that ark day after day, even as people questioned his sanity.

Moses had to trust God when the Israelites stood at the edge of the Red Sea with nowhere to go. And yet, God parted the waters and made a way. Time and time again, the Bible shows us that faith opens the door to God’s miracles.

So, how do we apply this to our lives today? How do we walk by faith and not by sight when the uncertainties of life seem overwhelming? Here are three practical ways we can start.

[Tip 1: Pray for Guidance] "First, pray for guidance. James 1:5 says that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God, and He will give it to us generously. When we’re uncertain, we need to turn to God and seek His direction.

[Tip 2: Trust God’s Timing] "Second, trust God’s timing. Sometimes we don’t see things happening when we think they should. But as we’ve seen throughout Scripture, God’s timing is perfect. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, 'He hath made everything beautiful in his time.'We need to trust that His timing is better than our own."

[Tip 3: Take the Next Step] "And third, take the next step. You might not see the whole journey, but faith is about moving forward in trust. Just like the Israelites stepped into the Red Sea, we need to step forward, trusting that God will make a way.

"Walking by faith means surrendering to God’s plan, even when it’s not fully clear to us. It means choosing to trust Him, even when we can’t see the outcome. Remember, God is faithful, and He will guide our steps.