John 9:10 “How
then were your eyes opened?” they asked. (NIV)
The greatest wish or
prayer that I have for all of my loved ones is encapsulated in this verse from
John’s Gospel. I want all of them to have their eyes opened by Jesus in order
to see Him for who He actually is: The Savior of their souls and the Lord of
their lives. I know that am I not a perfect witness or flawless example of what
a Christian should always be, but that does not stop me from hoping and praying
that they will one day discover Christ in all of His totality.
Before I took Christ
seriously, I dabbled in different things spiritually. I always felt there was
something bigger and better than me, a supernatural power or almighty force
that kept sustaining the world and universe. However, I was too self-absorbed
to make any true leap of faith, so I just meandered down my own reckless path
and put any notion of God to the side. It was only when I realized I was
actually being self-destructive and needed to change that I cried out to God
for help. I had blinded and deluded myself into thinking that I could handle
anything and even do everything I wanted, but instead of filling my life with substance,
I was actually draining my spirit and emptying my soul. Only God could rescue
me from my self-made pit; only Christ could heal the blindness within me.
Perhaps you’re also
praying for your loved ones to have their eyes opened by Christ. Maybe you’re
feeling empty and in the dark yourself. Whatever the case, please know this:
Christ can help your loved ones, so keep praying; Jesus can also brighten your
life, so keep asking Him for His light. On the day that I decided to surrender
to Jesus, my life changed forever. He opened my eyes and enabled me to see life
as it actually is: a gift from God that is wonderful to experience and amazing
to know.
Point to ponder
Has Christ opened my eyes to His love? What about my
loved ones? Am I praying for them?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for revealing God to our
world. Open our eyes to Your ways in our lives and help us to share Your
gracious gift with all of our loved ones. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor
of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Please come and join us
for worship on Sundays at 11:00 AM. You will be made very welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s Holy Week drawings called “Passion.” If you would like to view a larger
version, please click this link: Passion.
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