Not to me... I stopped using the world as a gauge of what is “perceptible” a long time ago. The result is that more and more easily I see the living Christ everywhere. And sometimes He is even noticed by the world, and I encourage the world to then see even more.
I am reminded that “I have spared enough that have not bended the knee...”. No question our enemy is powerful. No question our enemy will win many battles. But He is our North Star. We set our course on Him and no gale can blow us off course. Thanks for the reminder.