How can we apply the call to "see" in Ezekiel 47:6 daily? Setting the Verse in Context “He asked me, ‘Son of man, have you seen this?’ Then he led me back to the bank of the river.” (Ezekiel 47:6) The Heart of the Call: “Have you seen this?” - God invites more than a casual glance; He calls for attentive, faith-filled observation. - Ezekiel’s vision of the ever-deepening river pictures the life, power, and blessing that flow from God’s presence. - The question presses us to notice, absorb, and respond to what God is doing right now. What “Seeing” Looks Like in Daily Life - Looking for evidence of God’s activity in ordinary moments—work, family, errands. - Noticing “small beginnings” (Zechariah 4:10) instead of waiting for dramatic signs. - Letting Scripture shape how we interpret news headlines, conversations, and personal challenges. - Recognizing fresh mercy every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). - Celebrating progress—yours and others’—in holiness and service. Practical Habits That Train Spiritual Sight - Begin each day asking, “Lord, open my eyes” (Psalm 119:18). - Read a short passage aloud; linger over verbs that reveal God’s character. - Keep a pocket notebook or phone note titled “Today I Saw…” and record at least three observations of God’s hand. - Pause at meals to rehearse one specific way God provided since the previous meal. - Walk outside briefly, naming out loud the aspects of creation that point to His power (Romans 1:20). - End the day reviewing where the river of His grace carried you farther than you expected. Companion Scriptures for Daily Seeing - 2 Kings 6:17 — “Then Elisha prayed, ‘O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.’” - Psalm 46:8 — “Come, see the works of the LORD…” - Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing…” - Matthew 13:16 — “Blessed are your eyes because they see…” - John 4:35 — “Lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.” - Ephesians 1:18 — “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened…” - 2 Corinthians 4:18 — “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.” Checklist for a Day of Spiritual Sight - ☐ I asked God to open my eyes. - ☐ I read and pondered His Word. - ☐ I identified at least one sign of His provision. - ☐ I voiced gratitude for what I noticed. - ☐ I shared an observation with someone else, encouraging their vision too. Closing Encouragement Each time you consciously “see” the river of God’s life flowing through today’s events, your faith grows, your hope deepens, and you become a living invitation for others to look and live as well. |
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