The notion of "Seeing is Believing" often guides our acceptance of truth, as we tend to trust what we witness with our own eyes. When we observe unusual friendships among animals, like a bear, lion, and tiger living harmoniously, or see a once rude acquaintance transformed into a kind individual, the visible evidence compels us to believe in the reality of these changes. Yet, this reliance on sight can be misleading. Illusions and sleight-of-hand, as demonstrated in shows like Brain Games, reveal how easily our perceptions can be tricked, proving that seeing is not always believing. In the account of Thomas, even the testimony of ten disciples who saw Jesus with their own eyes was insufficient for him. He insisted on seeing and touching the hands and side of Jesus Himself to confirm the truth. Eight days later, Jesus appeared again, seemingly for Thomas' benefit, addressing his doubt directly. Jesus then declared, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." This highlights the susceptibility of human senses to deception and the greater blessing in believing without seeing. Our eyes and senses can be fooled, as distractions and misperceptions often lead us astray. Faith, however, is built on evidence of things unseen, such as the creation around us, which points to a Creator God whom we cannot see yet believe in. Despite not witnessing miracles like the parting of the Red Sea or manna from heaven as the Israelites did, we still see evidence of Almighty God and Jesus Christ working in our lives and in creation. This evidence fuels our belief, supported by God's unchanging words and the Holy Spirit, which enable us to worship in spirit and truth. As Jesus affirms, we are blessed for believing in Him without having seen Him, a profound reason for gratitude.

In the journey of faith, the concept of "Seeing and Believing" holds a profound significance for those in God's church. Many in the world adhere to the notion that seeing is believing, refusing to accept what they cannot witness with their physical eyes. Yet, Jesus Christ teaches a different path, declaring, Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. This principle challenges us to trust in the unseen, to rely on a foundation that is not visible to the naked eye but is felt deeply within the spirit. Paul reinforces this by stating, For we walk by faith, not by sight. Our walk with God is not based on tangible evidence but on an unwavering trust in His presence and authority. When we truly see God with our spiritual eyes, this unseen foundation of faith becomes more real and vital than anything else in this world. It motivates us to respect, fear, and obey this awesome great God who holds supreme authority over all creation. Seeing God transforms our perspective, leading us to a life of submission. When we ask, Do we see God? we are inquiring if we recognize the all-powerful Almighty actively ruling in every aspect of our lives. This recognition compels us to submit to the authorities He has placed over us, trusting that He is in control of every circumstance. Just as Joseph saw God's hand in his trials and submitted to those in authority, we too must trust that God orchestrates events for our good, even when they appear unjust or harsh. For Christians, seeing is submitting. When adversity strikes, do we possess the strong foundation of faith to discern God's purpose and learn from the experience? When under the authority of imperfect individuals, do we still offer respect and submission? When wronged by others, do we seek vengeance, or do we see God and submit, trusting that He has allowed this for a reason? If we truly see God, we trust He governs all things, and like Joseph, we submit to everyone in authority, even to those who may harm us. This submission reflects our faith in God's unseen yet ever-present foundation, guiding us to live peaceably and honor all, as He has ordained.

The Word of God guarantees that if one does not see God then one will have difficulty keeping any kind of deep commitment to marriage employment or most importantly a relationship with God. An old American adage claims that seeing is believing yet biblically just because one sees does not mean that one understands or believes. In John 1:14 the apostle John writes that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth. People saw Jesus Christ in the flesh yet the world did not know Him. His own showed not even a flash of recognition as to His true identity. Only those who see and then receive Christ can enter into a relationship with God that results in nothing less than the creation of a new being. John 7:1 relates an incident in Jesus' life that illustrates that seeing is not believing. Even His brothers who lived with Him day in and day out did not believe in Him. The people answered Him and said You have a demon. In Matthew 16:13 Jesus asks His disciples Who do men say that I the Son of Man am. They answer Some say John the Baptist some Elijah and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. People were confused about His identity. If God cannot be clearly identified how can He possibly be worshipped. Hebrews tells us to get our attention off the immediate the around and about the physical. We are to reorient our lives our thinking our focus toward the eternality of Christ's dominion. A profound reality of God and His Word is that they are changeless. What is important in our lives. The immediate gratifications offered by this world. The things we possess. The accomplishments we achieve. If so we will not likely see God very frequently. Something eternal must abide something unchanging must continue. To this we can cling and within it we can live our life by faith. Some of us have taken an inkblot or Rorschach test. People see what they want to see. They see what they expect to see. They see what they are educated to see. In this instance the physical and the spiritual work in the same way. The converted mind is predisposed to perceive the spiritual aspect of a circumstance. We have this predisposition because of the calling of God and the gift of His Spirit but we must still choose to see the spiritual. Then we must choose to follow through on it regardless of the cost to ourselves. In Hebrews 4:1-2 we see an example of this. Let us hope that none of us is this blind. It is possible that Christians can be what David describes as a fool. Fool here is nabal. It means someone who is contemptible someone who is empty. The fool that David describes here may readily admit that God is Creator and claim that this belief plays a major role in his life. This person this fool though not an atheist lives as if he believes no God exists either to bless with reward or to curse with punishment. A nabal is a person who chooses or assumes to ignore the fact of God's authority over his life. He sees God as an absentee landlord who may be safely disregarded because he assumes that God is not really active in His Creation. Now that is foolishness. In biblical contexts foolishness can be sin. The fool's problem is not with his brain but his heart. The fool is capable of grasping the things of God but he possesses no real fear or reverence for God and the things of God. This results in nothing less than a practical atheism. Even though he may readily admit that God is Creator he lives his life as though God is nowhere around. He has produced a dichotomy between what he intellectually knows and the way he lives. God says such a person is a fool. He is in reality saying in his heart There is no God. Do we see God in His activities. Do we see God in His works. Do we see God building faith in us. Do we see God in His church. Do we see God in the physical creation. Romans 1:20 tells us that God's creation reveals His power and authority His very deity. It is a type to