Being Fruitful
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Posted: May 28, 2022
Author: Coria Brock 2 Kings 6:17, New International Version “Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.’ So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” |
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20/20 vision is normal vision acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at a distance. (Information provided by American Optometric Association)
I know very well how eyesight can impact our daily life. Sadly, I did not know this truth when I was little. Around the age of ten, I pretended I could not see well so that I could begin to wear glasses (the reason was quite foolish and could be a funny joke). My pretending got me a set of glasses and also resulted in me having a real problem in my sight. That consequence is that now I cannot see clearly without my glasses on. At present as I continue to age, I have even started to need bifocal lenses. Just because I need it doesn’t mean I am used to it. Sometimes as I work on the computer, I start feeling dizzy… just as I am now. Thank God that He is merciful and His Spirit still speaks through my writing and not my own dizzy mind.
I have had a prayer to my Father in heaven that my sight can be miraculously restored, and that my foolishness can be redeemed by His amazing grace. However, God’s way is not like ours, nor His thoughts like ours. To Him, this prayer is not in alignment with His will (at least not yet). Rather, I have learned that it is more important for our spiritual sight to be restored to 0/20 rather than our physical sight. Just like the prayer of Elisha for his servant, “O Lord, please open my eyes that I may see.” I prayed that the Lord would open my eyes soI can see and behold the presence of the Lord surrounding me. Thank God our Lord Almighty, He is kind and rich in love, and He does not laugh at my foolishness. Instead, He responded to my prayer and now I can see with more than just my physical sight. Just as Apostle Paul said, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV)
My dear friends, whether you have 20/20 vision or not, I hope you understand how much our eyesight can impact our daily lives. And because of that you may understand how important our walk with Christ Jesus is and how much our spiritual eyesight can affect our spiritual growth. (Ephesians 1:18)
Let me end with a prayer for those who do not yet have the faith to see by referencing some of the words of Jesus. (Acts 26:18, ESV):
“Lord, may You open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in You.”
