The Unseen is Eternal
“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.” 2 Cor. 4:18
An ancient Jewish practice was to engage in a visualized
prayer of Ezekiel 1:15-28 – the wheels and living creatures and brilliant
colors all leading up to the throne and the “appearance of the likeness of the
glory of God.” It is a great example of
what it means to fix our eyes on the unseen.
The unseen dimension is the eternal dimension. Sometimes God blesses us by showing us
glimpses of the eternal dimension. When
that happens, we are usually undone by it.
This spiritual discipline is always helpful; however, one of
its great benefits is when we are struggling.
When we are in the midst of illness, tragedy, loss, grief – the benefit
of focusing on things eternal is the great encouragement we need. The things we can see will not last. Why focus on what won’t last? Jesus says as much in Matthew’s gospel. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all its
righteousness – because that will last.
When we do that, our Lord tells us “all these things will be added unto
us.” He may even show us a wheel, a
throne, or the appearance of the likeness of the glory of God. And we will be undone by it.
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