How can we appreciate our spiritual blessings as Jesus describes in Luke 10:23? The Privilege Jesus Points Out “Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.’” (Luke 10:23) • The Twelve watched demons submit, the sick healed, and the gospel proclaimed. • Jesus declares this experience a “blessing” (Greek makarios—deep, spiritual happiness). • Appreciating our blessings begins with realizing that Christ Himself calls them precious. Remember How Rare This Revelation Is • Prophets and kings longed for the sights the disciples enjoyed (Luke 10:24; cf. 1 Peter 1:10-12). • We possess the completed Scriptures—God’s full, trustworthy revelation (Hebrews 1:1-2). • Value your Bible as a treasure rarer than earthly wealth (Psalm 19:7-10). See with the Eyes of Faith Today Though we were not at Galilee, we still “see” by faith: • The written eyewitness accounts (John 20:30-31). • The Spirit opening our hearts (Ephesians 1:17-18). • The church’s testimony through the ages (Hebrews 12:1). • Personal experience of the new birth (2 Corinthians 5:17). Respond with Worship and Obedience Gratitude becomes tangible when we: • Praise God for specific gospel truths—redemption, adoption, hope (Ephesians 1:3-14). • Obey what we know; light enjoyed increases light received (John 14:21). • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering His sacrifice (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). • Serve others, turning blessing into blessing (Galatians 5:13). Guard Against Spiritual Blindness • The god of this age blinds unbelievers (2 Corinthians 4:4). • Even believers can grow dull (Hebrews 5:11); keep a soft heart by daily repentance. • Stay in fellowship; mutual exhortation sharpens sight (Hebrews 10:24-25). Share What Your Eyes Have Seen • Jesus sent out the seventy-two right before pronouncing this blessing (Luke 10:1-9). • Witnessing reinforces appreciation—“we cannot stop speaking” (Acts 4:20). • Make the gospel visible through acts of mercy as well as words (Matthew 5:16). Looking Forward to Perfect Sight • Now we see “as in a mirror, dimly,” but soon “face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). • Hope of glory fuels present gratitude; every glimpse of Christ today is a foretaste of eternity (1 John 3:2-3). |
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