How can you "see Him who is invisible" in your personal faith journey? Setting the Scene Seeing with physical eyes is natural; seeing the Holy One requires faith. Hebrews 11 introduces a gallery of believers who traded visible security for invisible certainty. Right in the middle stands Moses. What Does Hebrews 11:27 Actually Say? “By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” • Moses’ vision was not optical but spiritual. • The verb “saw” (literally “kept on seeing”) implies continual focus, not a single flash. • The result was courage: fear of Pharaoh evaporated when God filled his horizon. Seeing the Invisible: Moses’ Pathway 1. Faith anchors on God’s Word (Exodus 3:12). 2. Faith obeys before outcomes appear (Exodus 4:20). 3. Faith endures when pressures mount (Hebrews 11:27, “he persevered”). Seeing God is inseparable from trusting God; trust is demonstrated in action. Practical Steps to Cultivate Spiritual Sight • Fix your gaze on Christ through Scripture – Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” – Daily, open the Word with the expectation of meeting a Person, not just gathering facts. • Meditate, don’t merely read – Psalm 16:8: “I have set the LORD always before me.” – Pause after each passage; picture God’s character and promises. • Speak with Him in ongoing conversation – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 calls for unceasing prayer. – Conversational prayer keeps the invisible God in immediate view. • Practice obedience instantly – John 14:21 links obedience with manifest presence: “whoever has My commands and keeps them is the one who loves Me… I will reveal Myself to him.” – Each step of obedience becomes a snapshot of His reality. • Refocus through worship and thanksgiving – Psalm 100:4 moves the soul from the seen to the unseen. – Singing truth calibrates spiritual vision. Supporting Witnesses in Scripture • 2 Corinthians 4:18 – “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” • Colossians 1:15 – Christ is “the image of the invisible God,” making the unseen visible. • Ephesians 1:18 – Paul prays for “the eyes of your heart to be enlightened,” underscoring that inner vision is God-enabled. • Hebrews 11:6 – “Anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Faith’s reward is clearer sight. Everyday Illustrations • When a believer forgives an offense, choosing God’s command over revenge, the invisible God’s grace becomes tangible. • When tithing feels risky, but one gives in faith, God’s provision shows up, making His presence real. • In grief, clinging to God’s promise of resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:14) turns tears into hope; eyes of faith glimpse the coming glory. Encouragement for the Journey Keep pressing forward as Moses did. Spiritual eyes grow sharper with use. Every fresh act of trust clears the haze, and though the world may not understand, you will increasingly “see Him who is invisible” until faith becomes sight. |
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