Lord thank You for these pictures in scripture about the ability to see truth for what it is and to understand the meaning behind being a follower of Christ.
Your first picture reminds me that although a blind person who cannot see can help another blind person, there are blocks they will both stumble over due to their lack of vision.
Yet, how many times have I relied on the advice and guidance of another person, who is “in the dark” as much as I am when it comes to seeing things from Your perspective? Rather than coming to You, I seek help from another “blind” person who is in no better spiritual position than I am.
Interesting that Your next illustration has to do with vision too. Contrasting when I go to another for help, this next one shows that when I try and “help” someone else by fixing a problem I see in their life.
There’s a good chance I have bigger problems in my own life that should be a priority for my attention. Only after my own bigger problems are dealt with can I see well enough to be of help to anyone else, should they ask.
In both these examples, my own lack of vision blinds me to the truth. I need to remember to look to You for guidance, answers and perspective on issues in my life. And before I look too closely at a friend’s life and shortcomings, I need to examine myself. And then, again, seek Your help in correcting the issues I find there.
Another example You give has to do with how I act on what You tell me when I turn to You for the “vision” I lack. It’s not enough to simply call on You for guidance. It’s also imperative that I listen for Your response and do what You say!
Otherwise, all I do is based on my own, unreliable, limited understanding and will fold in on me like a house built with no foundation.
Father, I desire to obey You so my efforts won’t be wasted; so what I do has a firm foundation, and will stand solid against any difficulty or challenge that comes. And the challenges will come. You are the solid foundation I can put my trust in and gain confidence from.
Open my eyes of understanding. Do not let me turn to other blind people, but to the One who made my eyes and gives me sight.
And I will be glad and rejoice with You; happy and joyful! Amen
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