August 2025

1. “We Walk”: This signifies the ongoing, daily journey of life. It’s active, continuous, and implies progress and direction.

2. “By Faith”: Faith is the compass and the pathway. It is confident trust in the unseen realities of God’s kingdom—His goodness, His salvation in Christ, His future promises, and His eternal perspective. It is reliance on what God has said over what we currently feel or see.

3. “Not By Sight”: “Sight” represents human understanding, tangible evidence, immediate circumstances, and superficial appearances. These are often unstable, discouraging, or misleading. Paul is not advocating for blind ignorance, but for a perspective that transcends the immediate physical and emotional landscape.

Context from 2 Corinthians 5: This verse sits in a passage where Paul discusses the tension between our present earthly bodies (“tents”) and our promised eternal, heavenly dwelling. He acknowledges the hardships of life (“groaning,” being “away from the Lord”), but frames them in light of the ultimate hope of being “at home with the Lord.” Therefore, to “walk by faith” is:

• To live in the present with future certainty.

• To make choices based on eternal realities (righteousness, reconciliation with God) rather than temporary gains.

• To find courage and purpose in hardship, knowing it is temporary and that God is working through it.

• To be motivated by the “fear of the Lord” and the love of Christ (2 Cor. 5:11, 14), not by worldly approval or visible results.

In Practical Terms for August (or any season): This theme encourages believers to:

• Trust God’s plan when the path ahead is unclear.

• Find hope when circumstances seem hopeless.

• Act on God’s truth even when feelings or cultural pressures suggest otherwise.

• Live for an eternal reward that is not yet visible, sustained by the Holy Spirit as a “guarantee” of what is to come (2 Cor. 5:5).

Ultimate Summary: The theme calls for a profound shift in perception and source of security—from the visible, temporary world to the invisible, eternal reality of God and His word. It is an invitation to navigate all of life’s challenges and opportunities with steadfast trust in the unseen God who holds the future.