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September 8: Live by Faith

Scripture:
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)

Points:

  1. The Christian life is built on trusting what God has said, not just what we see.
  2. Sight is limited; faith reaches into God’s eternal promises.
  3. Faith keeps us steady when the path is unclear.
  4. Living by faith means daily dependence, not one-time belief.
  5. God honors faith because it honors Him.

Poem: What I Do Not See

The road ahead is veiled in mist.
The facts seem few, the steps unsure.
But faith says, “Move,” when sight says, “Stay.”
It follows what the Word declares.
It walks because God’s voice is true.

I do not see how all will end.
But I know Who has made the path.
And that is more than sight can give.
I trust the One who never lies.
I walk because He leads with love.

Faith isn’t loud, but it is firm.
It holds me when the world shakes loose.
It whispers truth when fear screams lies.
It builds a bridge where none appears.
It walks because God’s light is near.

Today I don’t have every fact.
But I have promises that hold.
He’s never failed to keep His word.
So I will follow, slow or fast.
Each step is sacred in His will.

So let me walk though clouds surround.
Let me believe beyond the dark.
For what I cannot see is real—
And who I walk with sees it all.
And that is faith, and that is life.

Prayer:
God, help me walk by faith today. I trust You, even when the way is unclear. Teach me to believe Your promises more than I believe my fears. Amen.

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!