Living out our Christian faith is not just about what we say. It is also about how we see, how we love, how we treat people, and how we care for what God placed in our hands.
Sometimes, if we are honest, we miss the mark in the way we witness our faith. We can speak the right words but fail to live with the right heart. We can say we believe God is Creator, but then treat His creation carelessly. We can talk about love, but still try to rule over one another, take what does not belong to us, or ignore the needs around us.
Habakkuk 2:17 gives us a serious reminder. The verse speaks of violence done to the land, the city, the people, and even the animals. That tells us something important: God sees how we treat both people and creation. Nothing is hidden from Him.
From the beginning, God gave humanity authority. Genesis 1:28 says to fill the earth, subdue it, and rule over the living creatures. But that was never meant to be permission to abuse, waste, destroy, or dominate selfishly. With the authority to rule comes the responsibility to rule well.
To steward the earth means to take care of it, maintain it, and use it wisely. Flora means plant life, and fauna means animals. Both belong to God before they ever belong to us. We are managers, not owners. We are caretakers, not careless consumers.
But after the fall, something changed. Adam and Eve no longer saw things from God’s perspective. Their eyes were opened to sin, shame, and disobedience. Since then, humanity has struggled with spiritual blindness. We see what we want. We reach for what we desire. We often forget what God intended.
That is why the way we see is so important. Blind eyes lead us away from God. Open eyes help us see life as God intended. When God opens the eyes of our heart, we begin to see from heaven’s perspective.
Ephesians 1:18 says, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened.” That is a beautiful prayer. We need God to open our eyes so we can know the hope He has called us to, recognize His work around us, and live with gratitude for His grace and mercy.
Psalm 105:4 says, “Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence.” In other words, do not move through life half-asleep spiritually. Look for God. Pay attention. Notice His hand. Notice His people. Notice His creation.
At the same time, Scripture warns us that spiritual blindness is real. 2 Corinthians 4:4 says the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of Christ. That means we should not witness with pride or harshness. We witness with humility, prayer, patience, and love, because only God can truly open blind eyes.
And when He opens our eyes, we see Jesus more clearly. We see that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. We see that God’s Word reveals the living God to us. We see how to live the way He intended. We see the wonderful things of His grace and mercy, most of all in the gift of Jesus.
1 Corinthians 2:9 reminds us, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” God has more for us than what we can see naturally. That is why we need spiritual sight.
Proverbs 15:3 says, “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 5:21 also reminds us that our ways are in full view of the Lord. What people think is hidden is fully visible to God. That should not make us afraid in a hopeless way. It should make us humble, honest, and willing to come back into alignment with Him.
Living out our faith means asking God to restore our sight. Lord, help us see people the way You see them. Help us see the earth as Your creation. Help us see animals and plant life as part of what You made and called good. Help us see our authority as responsibility, not entitlement. Help us witness our faith not only with words, but with lives that reflect Jesus.
Psalm 102:19 says the Lord looked down from His holy height. God sees. God knows. God cares. And because He has opened our eyes, we can live differently. We can walk in faith with open eyes, open hands, and open hearts.
So today, let our prayer be simple: Lord, open our eyes. Teach us to see from Your perspective. Help us care for what You created, love the people You made, and live out our Christian faith in a way that points others back to You.
Minister A Francine Green, November 2026