Have you ever noticed that two people can look at the same thing, but one sees an obstacle, and the other sees an opportunity? It’s all about how you see. The same is true with God’s Word. One person might read the Bible and feel nothing, but another, whose spiritual eyes are open, will see the promises of God leaping off the page.
The psalmist knew that there’s more to God’s Word than just words on a page and that’s why he prays, “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law” (Psalm 119:18). He knew that hidden within Scripture are wonders, treasures, and truths that can transform our lives. But the key is—we need to have our eyes opened to see them.
Sometimes, we go through life with spiritual blinders on. We look at the Bible and think, “I’ve read that before,” or “I already know what it says.” But God is saying, “There’s more I want to show you! When you ask God to open your eyes, you begin to see the Word of God in a fresh way. Scriptures you’ve read a hundred times will suddenly come alive. You’ll say, “How did I not see that before?” That’s God revealing something new just for you.
And when our eyes are opened, we’ll start seeing our challenges in a new light. Like Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings, who was terrified when they were surrounded by an army. But Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes.” When God opened his eyes, he saw that the hills were filled with horses and chariots of fire, sent by God to protect them. That’s what happens when you start seeing through the eyes of faith instead of fear. You realize that you’re not alone, that God has already surrounded you with His protection, His favor, and His help.
So, pray, “Lord, open my eyes.” Ask Him to show you the wonders hidden in His Word and the blessings He’s already placed in your life. The answers you’ve been searching for are already there, but you’ve got to have your eyes opened to see them. When you do, you’ll start seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, blessings where others see burdens, and victory where others see defeat.
I have noted that about everyone had his eyes opened one time or another in his life. There was an incident, and they know that it was a work of God and not a coincidence. And they remember that incident all their lives ... and do nothing. Don't you want to know about Heaven and what Christ taught? ... it's amazing, God knocks on the door, we see through the peephole that it is God ... yet we do not open the door ... and instead keep telling everyone that God knocked on the door.
Thanks :)
Ed