Eyes and Ears.

Colossians chapter 3 verse 17.
"And whatever you do or say let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, and come with Him into the presence of God the Father to give Him your thanks."

Our eyes have seen much and our ears have heard many things. We have dealt with many issues, some good and some bad. They are the first to lead us to our expressions and our emotions.
   Do we believe everything we see? Do we believe everything we hear? It is our own minds that help us distinguish between what is right and what could be false. Our past experiences help us to know most scenarios, but there is always something coming along, that is new information to our way of thinking and what we already know.
   It is from what we have seen that has determined how we live and interact with others. It is from what we have heard that has given us the information as to how to react to every situation. Most of how we live is a result of what our close environment makes us comfortable with.
   Your young life taught you the simple things like understanding language and how to take care of yourself. You learned from your parents teachings and how they interacted with life. The older we get the more experiences we have. Maybe you enjoy history, maybe you hate school. Maybe you learn from the intranet or from everyday interactions with people. When troubling times come on, we may have to rely upon our own strength to make the right decisions as we are influenced by our loved ones and what television is telling us what others are doing.
   No matter what your age is or how much experience you have, the things we see and hear influence how we feel and the steps we move forward with. You may have some knowledge and that knowledge can influence your opinion. Your opinion may not always be accepted by others and sometimes we get into conversations with others, as they try to get us to accept their opinion. The same goes for us as we try to get them to accept what we believe.
   When you truly believe in something, nothing is going to change your beliefs. Others may not agree with you, but you believe what you have seen and heard. Faith is believing in what we cannot see or hear or touch.
   It is believing in faith that most people have a problem with, when it comes to God and believing in Jesus. We may be able to prove that Jesus was a real person and we may be able to come up with answers as to why most things are as we see them. People are always trying to justify why things are as they are. For example the universe, the earth and all it beauty, our complex bodies and our individual personalities.
   God tells us to not make things so complicated. When you read the bible you will find out that He is the Creator of all things and it is only through Jesus that we can have a life of peace. Worries and anxieties are always with us, our minds have to deal with all that we see and hear. And God knows that we do not always make the right decisions. But He has told us that we can come and have a life with Him through knowing His Son Jesus.
   When you get to know Jesus, you will realize that it is His family, you are being invited to come and belong to. God becomes your heavenly Father whom you do not go through a minute of life without. You trust in Him to keep you safe and to guide you in making the right decisions.
   Faith may be believing in what you cannot touch or see or hear, but when you start to walk your life with Jesus, and talking to God about your issues, you will begin to see how He is real and how He is the one influencing your life. It is through your experiences with God that your life becomes joyful and filled with thanksgiving for Jesus and how He has brought you into the family of God.
   Seeing is believing, and you will see the way God can touch your life. It is through spending time with Him that you will begin to understand love, finances and contentment. You will begin to hear the amazing words of others, as they share their experiences with Jesus. Your heart will fill with praise and song and you will want everyone to know what you have come to know. Your life will change because of what you see and hear. There will be those who have their opinions but your eyes have been opened and your ears are hearing. Give all your love and happiness to God, for His Son has made it possible for you to have a life, that you never thought could be real.
   Thank You Father for Jesus. Thank You for making it possible for all people to be able to see and hear and understand how amazing You are. 😊           
       
Psalms chapter 63 verses 2-5.
"How I wish I could go into your sanctuary to see your strength and glory, for Your love and kindness are better to me than life itself. How I praise You! I will bless You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You in prayer. At last I shall be fully satisfied; I will praise You with great joy.

Proverbs chapter 16 verse 33.
"We toss the coin, but it is the Lord who controls its decision."

Mark chapter 4 verses 11 and 12.
Jesus replied, "You are permitted to know the truths about the Kingdom of God that are hidden to those outside the Kingdom: Though they see and hear, they will not understand or turn to God, or be forgiven for their sins."

Isaiah chapter 6 verses 9.
The Lord told Isaiah, "Yes, go. But tell My people this: 'Though you hear My words repeatedly, you won't understand them. Though you watch and watch as I perform My miracles, still you won't know what they mean."