“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1Corinthians 2:5
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This powerful adage reminds us that everyone has a unique perspective on what is attractive.
Others may see the woman you cherish differently. Some couples are termed “the beauty and the beast,” illustrating how perceptions vary widely. We all understand that “one man’s good is another man’s bad.” To truly appreciate someone, we must look beyond conventional views.
As Paul emphasized, our faith shouldn’t be shaped by others’ opinions. In Matthew 9:24, while the world saw death, Jesus saw life: “He said unto them, Give place, for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.” Jesus always recognizes the good within us, seeing beyond the surface. To achieve remarkable things, we must look beyond the ordinary. When hope seems lost, we must stand firm in hope.
Our perception shapes our reality. Goodness and mercy will follow those who see the good in every situation. When there was drought and despair, Elijah looked toward abundant rain. He sent his servant to search, yet it took seven attempts for a sign of rain to appear (1 Kings 18:41–44). Just as we train our physical eyes, let us cultivate our spiritual eyes to see what others often overlook, empowering us to shine brightly in every circumstance.
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28 January, 2025
Look beyond the ordinary.
“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1Corinthians 2:5
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This powerful adage reminds us that everyone has a unique perspective on what is attractive.
Others may see the woman you cherish differently. Some couples are termed “the beauty and the beast,” illustrating how perceptions vary widely. We all understand that “one man’s good is another man’s bad.” To truly appreciate someone, we must look beyond conventional views.
As Paul emphasized, our faith shouldn’t be shaped by others’ opinions. In Matthew 9:24, while the world saw death, Jesus saw life: “He said unto them, Give place, for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.” Jesus always recognizes the good within us, seeing beyond the surface. To achieve remarkable things, we must look beyond the ordinary. When hope seems lost, we must stand firm in hope.
Our perception shapes our reality. Goodness and mercy will follow those who see the good in every situation. When there was drought and despair, Elijah looked toward abundant rain. He sent his servant to search, yet it took seven attempts for a sign of rain to appear (1 Kings 18:41–44). Just as we train our physical eyes, let us cultivate our spiritual eyes to see what others often overlook, empowering us to shine brightly in every circumstance.
