Trusting God with What You Cannot See

Are you burdened by what you see?

In 2 Kings 6, the king of Aram was frustrated. Every military plan he made was being discovered by Israel. He assumed there was a spy in his camp. The truth is, God revealed the enemy’s plans to the prophet Elisha. When the Aramean army surrounded the city where Elisha was staying, his servant panicked. All he could see were enemy soldiers and certain defeat. So, Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes so that he may see.” (2 Kings 6:17) Suddenly, the servant saw that horses and chariots of fire surrounded Elisha. God was working in ways invisible to human eyes. 

That truth has powerful implications for our finances. It’s easy to focus on the bills, a shrinking savings account, an uncertain economy, or unexpected expenses. Like Elisha’s servant, we can become overwhelmed by visible circumstances, but God works in ways we cannot see. He may be preparing opportunities for us. He may be developing our character through a difficult season. We must act wisely while trusting God with what remains unseen. “For we live by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

That doesn’t mean we ignore financial realities. It means that financial realities are not the complete story. God, who sees the future, knows our needs. He directs our steps and is working even when we cannot see His hand. So, when financial fear rises, remember God’s resources, purposes, and plans extend far beyond what you can see today.

And if your fear is coming from credit card debt, Christian Credit Counselors are the best. They’ll create a debt management plan that will work for you. For more information, visit online at crown.org/ccc.