How can we ensure our "eyes have seen" God's works in our lives? Our Eyes Have Seen — Deuteronomy 11:7 “For your own eyes have seen every great work that the LORD has done.” Living with Open Eyes • Believe the record: take God’s past acts as literal history (Exodus 14; Joshua 3) • Expect the same God to act today; He has not changed (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8) Practices That Keep Vision Sharp 1. Daily Scripture Intake • God’s works are displayed on every page; reading tunes the heart to notice present-day interventions (Psalm 119:18). 2. Intentional Remembrance • Keep a journal of answered prayer, guidance, and provision. • Build “memorial stones” like Israel did at the Jordan (Joshua 4:6-7). 3. Verbal Testimony • Speak aloud what the Lord has done (Psalm 40:10). • Retelling cements memory and stirs faith in listeners (Revelation 12:11). 4. Obedient Response • Israel’s continued sight depended on heeding God’s commands (Deuteronomy 11:8). • Obedience positions us where His works are unfolding (John 14:21). 5. Corporate Worship • Gathering with believers multiplies stories of God’s activity (Acts 4:24-31). • The shared witness enlarges each believer’s vision. 6. Practicing Gratitude • “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” (Psalm 103:2) • Thanksgiving turns isolated memories into a lifestyle of awareness. Guardrails Against Spiritual Blindness • Avoid complacency: success can dull spiritual perception (Deuteronomy 8:10-14). • Reject unbelief: Nazareth saw fewer miracles because of it (Mark 6:5-6). • Shun sin: persistent disobedience clouds sight (Isaiah 59:2). Fruit of Seeing God’s Works • Strengthened faith (Romans 4:20-21) • Steadfast hope amid trials (2 Corinthians 1:10) • Joy that overflows to others (1 Peter 1:8) • Courage for future obedience (Joshua 1:9) Closing Thought As we remember, recount, and respond, our present-day walk echoes Israel’s: eyes wide open, hearts convinced, lives that testify, “The LORD—He has done great things for us” (Psalm 126:3). |
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