Clear Sight

Wednesday, July 12

Clear Sight       

But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 2 Corinthians 3:14

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eyes. Those who have experienced it firsthand understand the limitations and fatigue caused by vision problems. Fortunately, through the wisdom bestowed upon us by God, we now have the remarkable miracle of cataract surgery. When a cataract is removed, it is replaced with a pristine, crystal-clear lens tailored specifically to your needs. This surgical intervention bestows the precious gift of clear eyesight upon many, restoring their vision and granting them newfound freedom. In many respects, cataracts and the need for corrective eyewear serve as a fitting modern-day analogy for a problem addressed in scripture.

Our verse for today talks about veils. Veils hamper our vision both physically and spiritually. When we don’t see well, driving can be hazardous with possible disastrous consequences. Veiled vision causes us to miss danger right ahead.

Similarly, spiritual veils hamper us from seeing truth and responding rightfully. They seem to make every decision more difficult. We may not hear God or see what He is doing very easily because we cannot see clearly.

Veils distort our vision of who God is and all that he offers. We may not live out of His love, protection, provision and transforming power. Veils distort our view of God, ourselves and our world. The distortions are unique to our life experiences. They can be formed by family issues, losses, abuse, physical limitations, disasters and a host of other life circumstances.

Today ask God to remove the veil so that you can see clearly through the lens of truth.

Prayer for today: Dear Lord, I pray for vision for my life. I pray that You would speak to me personally, so that my vision would align with Yours. I thank you that You want to speak to me and I commit to walking out Your vision for my life. Amen