One of the most life-changing truths I have learned from studying God’s Word for the last 25 years concerns perspective and how it can bring about my victory or defeat, my hope or despair, my perseverance or failure.

It has made a significant difference both emotionally and spiritually. I would not have been able to persevere without learning this insight from God’s Word.

The notion of perspective that is so instrumental comprises two key principles and Joshua gives great examples of both.

Joshua 6:1-2 says,

Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.

And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.

Really? That’s not what it looks like to me. It looks ‘tightly shut up’ and not exactly ‘delivered’ from where I am standing.”

That is what would have been going through my mind if I were Joshua at that moment.

But this offers an example of the first principle to learn: the difference in perspective. This difference boils down to God’s view versus our view.

I have seen many times in Scripture how differently He sees and processes compared to humans. This has had a profound impact to teach me that more often than not, as I approach any given situation, my initial view may be flawed, biased or incomplete. I have learned to recognize my vulnerability when it comes to perceiving and processing life.

This shouldn't surprise me though. God affirms it in His Word.

Proverbs 3:5 teaches,

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Later in Isaiah 55:9, I learn,

As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-eyes-to-see-the-hope-before-us/