Why Spiritual Hindsight is Always 20/20

Have you heard the saying, Hindsight is 20/20? 

Growing up, my vision was always great, until it wasn’t. Years ago, I lost distance vision from working at a computer for my job. An eye doctor explained how vision we no longer use, we lose.

Our eyes make the adjustment, Oh, this is the distance you’re going to see.

Now, I’m near sighted and have glasses for when I need to see far away. 

Often, the same holds true in spiritual vision. We wish we could see what God’s doing in our life—how He’s working for our good. 

So we lose spiritual vision because we fail to use it, we fail to trust God is God and on His throne. And we become near sighted, only putting our faith in God when we can actually see His works come to fruition. 

But the people mentioned in the Hall of Faith, Hebrews 11, believed God would fulfill His promises even though many of them never “saw” these promises come to pass. 

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

“Assurance about what we do not see” is the hardest part. 

Maybe I can’t see things at a distance, but my faith eyes can have full assurance in God for on down the road and into the future.

Maybe I can’t see things at a distance, but my faith eyes can have full assurance in God for on down the road and into the future. Share on X

Spiritual Hindsight Helps Us Trust God

Spiritual hindsight is how I’ve learned to trust God. And it’s always 20/20.

“If you have 20/100 vision, it means that you must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet. Having 20/20 vision does not necessarily mean you have perfect vision. 20/20 vision only indicates the sharpness or clarity of vision at a distance.” (Google) 

Even though I’ve lost my vision at a distance, I desire not to lose my spiritual vision at a distance. I want to believe in the Lord’s ability and power and goodness for me.

Because in spiritual hindsight, my faith vision grows to sharper clarity. Since I’m now at a distance where I can see God’s faithfulness through the entire process. 

Spiritual hindsight is 20/20 when we stop and take the time to look back at what God has done and these steps for V-I-S-I-O-N.

V – View everything through a spiritual lens. 

“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.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)

Does our view have an eternal perspective? 

I – Immerse our mind in the Bible: Spiritual Hindsight.

Diving deep into the Scriptures helps us have spiritual hindsight more than anything else. We cling to God’s truth.

“This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Hebrews 8:10 (NIV)

S – See with faith eyes.

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)

Spiritual hindsight is always 20/20 since I’m now at a distance where I can see God’s faithfulness through the entire process.  Share on X

The quickest way to lose heart is to look at our circumstances without seeing God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Because they are still with us. They know all, see all, and have control of all. 

Also, the Lord is always working behind the scenes on our behalf.

I – Inventory our blessings: Spiritual Hindsight.

When we take stock of what God has done and given to us, it blows us away. We are in awe.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us IN Christ with EVERY spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” Ephesians 1:3 (ESV, emphasis mine)

O – Open our eyes to look for God—wide open.

Let’s keep our spiritual eyes wide open for God, God’s works, and signs of His presence. And for who He is.

God: the one true God, living, Creator, Holy, sovereign, in control, majestic, Almighty, Love, Judge, Most High, reigning King, Light, magnificent, good, and merciful.

N – Notice the small and wonderful parts of life: Spiritual Hindsight.

Sometimes we overlook God’s creation and the parts of life we may take for granted. Like breath (we’re alive), grace, love, family, pets, and friends. And celebrations: weddings, births, graduations, salvation (ours and our loved ones), birthdays, all the seasons of creation, and so much more. 

Spiritual hindsight helps us trust God and our faith vision grows to sharper clarity when we look back at what God has done. Share on X

Have you experienced spiritual hindsight? Which step of V-I-S-I-O-N stood out to you?

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