Beyond What You See: Living with Spiritual Awareness!

The episode discusses how the seen is temporary while the unseen is eternal, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment, faith, and prayer. Key biblical references include 2 Corinthians 4:18, Colossians 1:16, and Ephesians 6:12. Listeners are encouraged to develop spiritual discernment, engage in spiritual warfare, and shift their perspectives to prioritize eternal values over material success.

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Introduction: The Illusion of the Physical World

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 Most of us live as though the physical world is the highest reality. We spend our days consumed by what we can see, touch, measure, and control. We measure success by possessions, achievements, and influence. Yet scripture reveals a deeper truth. The unseen realm governs the natural realm, the things we cannot see, shape, influence, and even dictate what we do See. To live unaware of this is to live blind, unprepared and unequipped for the battles that truly matter.

The Superiority of the Unseen Realm

 The Bible makes it clear that the unseen realm is not only real, but superior to the physical realm. Paul wrote in Second Corinthians four, verse 18, so we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. Since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Everything you see right now, the clothes you wear, the house you live in, the car you drive, even your body is temporary.

It is subject to decay and eventual destruction. Unseen, however, is eternal. That means the forces, systems and spiritual realities operating beyond human perception are what truly shaped destiny. When we focus solely on the scene, we set ourselves up to fight the wrong battles. We become consumed by surface issues while neglecting the root causes hidden in the spiritual realm.

 Life itself flows from the unseen. The natural realm is the fruit, but the unseen realm is the root. Every blessing, breakthrough, and battle originates spiritually before manifesting physically. In Colossians one, verse 16, Paul explains For by him, all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.

Whether thrones or dominions, or rulers, or authorities, all things were created through him and for him. This means kingdoms, governments, principalities, and even personal situations are influenced by spiritual authority. 

Spiritual Roots of Life's Challenges

Ignoring the unseen is dangerous because we end up misdiagnosing problems and applying solutions that never work.

Marital struggles, financial hardships, divisions in the church and even personal battles with anxiety or addiction often have deeper spiritual roots. Trying to fix these issues solely on the surface level is like cutting weeds without pulling out their roots.

 When Paul tells us in Ephesians six, verse 12, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world against spiritual wickedness in high places. He's revealing a critical truth. What you're fighting isn't always what it seems.

That argument with a loved one may be fueled by unseen influences during division. That repeated cycle of failure might be connected to generational strongholds at work. Fear you wrestle with could be amplified by spiritual oppression designed to keep you stagnant. 

The Armor of God: Essential for Spiritual Battles

This is why the armor of God truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the word and prayer is essential. Natural weapons cannot defeat spiritual enemies.

 Faith is the bridge between the scene and unseen according to Hebrews 11 verse one. Now, faith is the assurance of things hoped for the conviction of things not seen. Faith requires trusting God's word above your natural perception. It means believing his promises even when your circumstances contradict them.

If we only act on what we see, we'll be tossed by every problem and distracted by every storm. But when we anchor ourselves in what God has said. We align with his eternal plan and tap into supernatural resources.

Living with Spiritual Awareness

 If the unseen governs the scene, then our perspective must shift. Pray more than you react before responding to situations. Discern the spiritual dynamics behind them. Guard your atmosphere. Pay attention to what you allow into your mind. Home and relationships, environments carry spiritual weight.

Develop spiritual discernment. This comes through intimacy with God. Consistent prayer and meditating on his word. Engage in spiritual warfare. Fasting, intercession and worship are not optional. They're weapons designed for unseen battles.

Transforming Priorities Through Spiritual Insight

 When we live with awareness of the unseen realm, our priorities change. Temporary things lose their grip and eternal values take center stage. We become less anxious about material success and more focused on spiritual alignment. We stop chasing validation from people and seek intimacy with God. We stop fearing lack and start trusting Jehovah Gyra as our source.

We stop seeing opposition as random attacks and start viewing them as opportunities to stand firm in spiritual authority.

Conclusion: Embracing the Unseen

 The unseen realm is not a mystery to fear, but a reality to understand. You are more spirit than flesh and your destiny is shaped their long before it manifests here. Until you begin to see beyond what your natural eyes can perceive, you'll continue to live reacting to effects instead of dealing with causes.

Ask God today to open your spiritual eyes. Pray for discernment to perceive his movements and recognize the enemy schemes. Fix your focus on what is eternal, not what is temporary, because once you understand that the unseen governs the scene, your entire approach to life, faith and purpose will transform.

 Thank you for joining the Ministering Angel Podcast. Stay connected, stay inspired, and continue growing in faith. Until next time, be blessed and keep shining your light.