2d • General discussion
Kingdom Key - Point 46
I Walk by Faith and Not by Sight
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
Kingdom Lesson
Two Ways to Live
Every believer lives by one of two systems: sight or faith.
Sight responds to what is visible—circumstances, limitations, and current reality.Faith responds to what God has said—His Word, His character, and His promises.
God never intended His people to be governed by what they see. He calls us to live from a higher place—trusting Him beyond what is visible.
Faith Is What Pleases God
Faith is not optional in the Kingdom—it is essential.
“But without faith it is impossible to please him…” (Hebrews 11:6)
Not difficult—impossible.
Faith is what honors God because it trusts Him. It declares that His Word is true before evidence appears.
Jesus repeatedly addressed His disciples’ lack of faith—not because He was harsh, but because He knew what was available to them if they would believe.
What If They Had Responded in Faith?
Consider how different moments could have been if people responded by faith instead of sight.
When Jesus said to the man with the withered hand:
“Stretch forth thine hand.” (Mark 3:5)
What if the man had answered, “Master, my hand is withered”?He would have stayed bound to his condition.
Instead, he acted on the Word—and in the act of obedience, the miracle happened.
Faith moves first. Manifestation follows.
The Disciples and the Multitude
When the crowd was hungry, the disciples saw lack.Jesus saw opportunity.
“But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat.” (Matthew 14:16)
That statement reveals something profound—Jesus was calling them to operate at a higher level of faith.
What would have happened if they had responded fully in faith?
Instead of calculating insufficiency, they would have stepped into participation in the miracle.
Faith does not wait for enough—it trusts the One who is more than enough.
Elijah: Faith for the Next Instruction
Elijah was fed by ravens—an unnatural provision that required complete trust.
“And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening…” (1 Kings 17:6)
Then God said:
“Arise, get thee to Zarephath…” (1 Kings 17:9)
Faith is not just trusting God for provision—it is trusting Him for the next step.
The same God who used ravens could use a widow. The method changed, but the source did not.
A faith-walker does not get stuck in how God did it before. They move when God speaks again.
God Is Never Surprised by Your Circumstances
Faith rests in this truth: nothing catches God off guard.
- Your situation did not surprise Him
- Your need did not shock Him
- Your challenge did not overwhelm Him
He already knows the end from the beginning.
“And we know that all things work together for good…” (Romans 8:28)
Faith trusts not only that God can—but that He already has a plan in motion.
Faith Moves Before It Sees
Faith always requires action.
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead…” (James 2:17)
- The man stretched his hand
- Elijah went to Zarephath
- The disciples distributed the food
- Peter stepped out of the boat
Every miracle began with movement.
Faith is not passive belief—it is active obedience.
Sight Limits — Faith Expands
Sight says:
- “This is not enough”
- “This cannot work”
- “This is impossible”
Faith says:
- “God is able”
- “God has spoken”
- “God will perform it”
Conclusion: Choose Faith Daily
Walking by faith is a daily decision.
Choose to:
- Believe what God said
- Act on His Word
- Move without full visibility
- Trust Him with the outcome
Because the life of faith is the life that experiences God.
Kingdom Quote
Faith acts on what God said before it sees what God promised.
Kingdom Prayer
Father, teach me to walk by faith and not by sight. Help me to trust Your Word above my circumstances and to move in obedience even when I do not see the outcome. Strengthen my faith to believe, act, and stand firm in every season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Robert E. Hardy
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Kingdom Key - Point 46
