I came back from Maryland last week with a stye on my right eye. It didn’t bother me too much at first, but then it started itching, my eyes started watering and I couldn’t see clearly. On Thursday, I went to my doctor and got an antibiotic cream for it. Guess what? The cream makes my vision totally blurry. I can only see clearly as the cream wears off and then it is time for another dose. Ten days of blurred vision! Just imagine those in the time of Jesus to whom He restored their sight! Jesus is still today in the business of restoring sight to the blind.
Jesus wants us to clearly see our sins so that we can repent and turn to him. So many in today’s world are self-righteous, depending on their own abilities and thinking that they do not need a Savior. They think that they see clearly, but they are blind spiritually. Jesus came for a purpose, to save us from our sins and allow us to see His Kingdom clearly and know who He is and why He had to die for us. It saddens me that there are so many who think that they see so well and yet they are so blinded. I have many “blind” family members, and I continue to pray for them daily that Jesus will help them to see.
In about a week, I should be all better and be able to see clearly with my physical eyes again. That means that I can see the birds at the bird feeders again, I can see the things in my path that might cause me to stumble and I can see to read without having the words blur before me. I am heart-broken for those who willfully refuse to see. I hope that you can understand my analogy here. I pray blessings on your day and that you will see all that God has planned for you.
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Vickie, I hope your vision clears up soon. I am heading to Maryland in a couple of weeks to attend a wedding.
Your well-written thoughts connect the dots. With our eyes on our Risen Lord, we will feel that we are following the right and proper path. When we become lost, and we will, God’s light will show us the way.
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Amen! Well stated!
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It’s a wonderful analogy and portrays the plight of the “blind” well. Blessings, Vickie!
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Good analogy. Yes, willful blindness is frustrating to those of us who are dying to show our loved ones how beautiful a life of faith can be. Keep praying.
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Vickie, my husband had recurring redness of the eyes, and they gave him different drops and stuff and then a cream, but once he finished using the cream, the redness would return. So, the doc finally realized that he was allergic to the cream, and so he gave him something different, and when that cleared up, it never came back. And, that has been 3 or 4 months now, or more.
I am sorry that you are having difficulty seeing. I have days when I can’t see as well as others. So, I do empathize. But, yes, that was a very good analogy. I love how the Lord uses natural occurrences in our lives to illustrate for us biblical truths. They serve much like parables. I hope you get feeling better soon. Sue
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Thank you, Sue. I have called my ophthalmologist this morning to see if he wants to see me or or if I should just return to my regular physician. I have been using the antibiotic for five days now.
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I hope all goes well for you.
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Your analogy is spot on Vickie! Great post.
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Thank you, Stu!
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