What spiritual blindness or deafness might God be calling you to overcome? Grounding promise: Isaiah 35:5 “Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.” Seeing with new eyes • God removes the veil that hides His glory. • “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:4). • “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling” (Ephesians 1:18). • “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things from Your law” (Psalm 119:18). Hearing with unstopped ears • “He who has ears to hear, let him hear” (Mark 4:9). • “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). • “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:7-8). • Isaiah links sight and hearing; both describe a soul awakened by the Messiah. Patterns of spiritual blindness and deafness • Cherished sin that dulls conviction (John 9:39-41). • Self-sufficiency claiming, “I am rich,” yet remaining “poor, blind, and naked” (Revelation 3:17-18). • Cultural noise that muffles God’s whisper. • Unforgiveness or bitterness clouding awareness of mercy. • Neglect of Scripture causing dull ears. • Apathy toward others’ needs, blinding eyes to God’s image in them. Grace that heals • Christ fulfills Isaiah’s promise; every Gospel healing previews His present work in hearts. • The Holy Spirit applies salve, tunes ears, and brings clarity. • “The unfolding of Your words gives light” (Psalm 119:130); steady Scripture intake recalibrates vision. • Fellowship offers mirrors and accountability for hidden blind spots. • Obedient action cements restored perception; “be doers of the word and not hearers only” (James 1:22). Living with restored vision and hearing • Maintain daily meditation on the Word. • Cultivate quiet attentiveness to the Spirit’s prompting. • Embrace loving correction from trusted believers. • Replace old patterns with Spirit-empowered acts of service, generosity, and forgiveness. • Celebrate each fresh sight of Christ’s beauty and each clear sound of His voice, evidence that Isaiah 35:5 is being fulfilled in your life today. |
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