You cannot watch the world and steer it toward where God wants unless you first accept reality as it is. Change does not begin with wishful thinking; it starts with seeing things clearly. When people refuse to acknowledge the truth, they either get stuck in the past or lost in fantasies. Neither leads to real progress. Faith is not a denial of reality; it is the power to transform it. But before transformation can happen, there must be recognition. In several places in the Bible, you find the question, “what do you see?” Seeing clearly is the foundation for meaningful change.
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, serves as a great example of this principle. After his team’s Champions League exit, he made a remarkable statement: “Nothing is eternal.” Instead of making excuses, he accepted that his team was no longer the best. Many would resist admitting such a truth, but Guardiola embraced reality as the first step to rebuilding. This mindset is what has made him one of football’s greatest coaches. In life, too, those who refuse to face reality cannot make meaningful progress. True leadership starts with seeing things as they are.
This lesson applies to every area of life. Whether in business, ministry, or personal growth, the first step to change is honest assessment. If your business is struggling, recognize the issues before expecting a breakthrough. If your spiritual life feels stagnant, acknowledge it instead of pretending everything is fine. Faith moves mountains, but it does not ignore them. Ask God for wisdom to see clearly, courage to accept what is, and faith to change what must be changed. Reality is not the enemy—denial is. When you embrace truth, you open the door for transformation.
