In what ways can we trust God to open our "eyes" today? Psalm 119:18—The Foundational Cry “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things from Your law.” • The psalmist confesses that clear sight is a gift God must give. • He expects that God will reveal “wondrous things,” not mere facts. • Because Scripture is literally true, every word carries life-changing power when God removes our blindness. Why Our Eyes Need Opening • Sin’s veil—2 Corinthians 4:4: “the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers.” • Limited perspective—Proverbs 14:12 reminds us we can sincerely choose ways “that lead to death.” • Spiritual warfare—Ephesians 6:12 shows unseen forces opposing truth. Trusting God to open our eyes means admitting we cannot lift these veils ourselves. How God Opens Our Eyes Today 1. The written Word • Psalm 19:8—“The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” • Daily reading with expectation lets God’s own voice clarify reality. 2. The indwelling Spirit • John 14:26—“The Advocate… will teach you all things.” • Ephesians 1:17-18—Paul prays that believers have “the eyes of your hearts enlightened.” • We trust the Spirit to illuminate, convict, and guide moment by moment. 3. Prayerful dependence • Jeremiah 33:3—“Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things.” • Consistent, humble asking invites divine insight in decisions, relationships, and temptations. 4. Obedient response • John 7:17—willingness to do God’s will leads to understanding His teaching. • Revelation 3:18—Christ offers “salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.” Obedience keeps the salve applied. 5. God-ordained relationships • Proverbs 27:17—“Iron sharpens iron.” • Acts 18:26—Priscilla and Aquila “explained the way of God more accurately” to Apollos. • Bible-saturated fellowship corrects blind spots and affirms truth. 6. Providential circumstances • Romans 8:28—God works “all things” for good, often exposing hidden idols or misunderstandings. • 2 Kings 6:17—God opened the servant’s eyes through a crisis to see angelic protection. 7. Trials and suffering • Psalm 119:67—“Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.” • Hard seasons strip away illusions and sharpen eternal vision. Living with Opened Eyes • Walk in gratitude—Luke 24:31-32: the disciples’ hearts burned when Jesus opened their eyes; ours should, too. • Reject darkness—Romans 13:12: “Let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” • Share revealed truth—1 Peter 2:9: called to “proclaim the excellencies” of Him who brought us “out of darkness into His marvelous light.” Trusting God to open our eyes today leads to clearer vision, deeper joy, and a life that shines His light into a sight-starved world. |
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