The Power of Touch (Part 2)

by | May 21, 2025 | The Daily Word with Pastor KBN | 0 comments

The Power of TOUCH WIDE

The Power of Touch

Chapter 2: Seeing Beyond What You See

Father, forgive me of my sin. As I come before Your people, use my mouth and words for Your glory. Let those who hear be edified and encouraged. We declare it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

We are continuing with the series, The Power of Touch. This is Part Two, focusing on the spiritual insight behind one of our most used senses—sight—and how God wants us to operate not just with natural vision, but with spiritual perception.

God’s Gift of the Five Senses

God has blessed each of us with five natural senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These senses are tools through which we receive information and interact with the world around us. However, in the Kingdom of God, these senses go far beyond their natural function. Used spiritually, they become powerful weapons for discernment, warfare, and walking in obedience.

Just as the sense of touch carries great meaning—often signaling healing, comfort, or divine connection—the sense of sight holds deep spiritual significance.

The Eyes: More Than Physical Organs

Biblically speaking, eyes are not only physical organs but symbols of:

  • Intelligence

  • Perception

  • Faith

  • Understanding

  • Character

  • Spiritual state

Scripture reveals that our eyes also reflect God’s omniscience and watchfulness (see Proverbs 15:3 – “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.”).

Faith vs. Sight

The world says, “Seeing is believing.” But as believers, we are called to walk by faith, not by sight.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)

When we rely solely on what our natural eyes see, we often speak what we see—whether that’s fear, doubt, or defeat. Phrases like “It looks like we’re not going to make it” are declarations based on natural vision, not spiritual truth.

This kind of speech can usher in defeat because it aligns with what is seen, not with what is promised.

What Does the Bible Say?

“While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)

What the world says:
“It looks like we’re not going to make it.”

What the Word says:
“We do not look at the things which are seen…”

This verse calls us to shift our focus. The things we see—trials, storms, lack, sickness—are temporary. But God’s promises, His Word, and His Kingdom are eternal.

Training Our Sight: Walking by Faith

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)

The walk of the believer is not based on what we see but on what God has said. This is why we must train our spiritual eyes. Without that training, we are vulnerable to misjudging our situation, panicking, or even giving up prematurely.

Sight without faith can lead to spiritual blindness, but faith without sight allows us to see God’s hand even in darkness.

Don’t Let Sight Deceive You

You can be deceived by your eyes when your vision is not informed by the Spirit of God. For example, when Peter walked on water, he began to sink only after he took his eyes off Jesus and focused on the waves (Matthew 14:30).

His eyes saw the storm, but his faith was his lifeline.

Your natural sight might tell you:

  • You’re too far gone.

  • It’s too late.

  • The door is closed.

  • You’ve failed.

But your spiritual sight should declare:

  • “God is not finished.”

  • “All things work together for my good.”

  • “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 27:13

Eternal Vision Over Temporary Circumstances

As children of God, we are not exempt from trials and suffering. But we are given something the world cannot understand—eternal perspective.

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18 (NKJV)

So, no matter what your eyes see, anchor your soul in what God has spoken. Your job is to obey, trust, and walk in faith—even when sight says otherwise.

Conclusion

Spiritual sight empowers us to see beyond temporary struggles and to align ourselves with eternal truth. Don’t trust what you see more than what God said.

✅ 6 Key Takeaways:

  • God gave us five senses, but we must use them spiritually to be effective in the Kingdom.

  • The world says, “seeing is believing,” but Scripture teaches us to walk by faith, not sight.

  • Our natural eyes can deceive us; spiritual sight requires discernment and trust.

  • The Word of God is eternal and should guide our speech, not what our eyes perceive.

  • The challenges we see are temporary, but God’s promises are everlasting.

  • Speak life over your circumstances, no matter what you see—God is always working.