I read a really cool story recently:
James Thurber went to a dinner party after he had lost his eyesight and speculated to a friend that one of the couples there was on the verge of breaking up. Thurber’s friend objected, “That’s not possible! I’ve never seen such a friendliness and smiling.” “Yes,” Thurber replied. “You saw them. I heard them. A few months later the couple divorced.
I have talked to and heard people who say those without one of the senses tend to be more aware in the others. After all Daredevil fought crime even though he was blind. 🙂
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to have better sight spiritually. To have my eyes and heart more attuned to God and His plan. To have my eyes and heart more attuned to people and their needs. I admit I don’t see nearly as clear as I would like most of the time. The little glimpses give me hope that SOMEDAY…
I’ll be finished reading through Mark on Friday but as I read through chapter 8 I was struck again by the insight displayed there, especially by Peter in his confession of who Jesus was. I would say Peter was given some extra “sight” to respond as he did.
I’d sure like to have that kind of “sight.” Wouldn’t you? And so…where are you on the “sight” meter?
Please check out my other site, The Great Adventure, for insight into this Sunday’s message (if weather allows it). 🙁
I’m blind to so much, but fortunately my eyes are opened from time to time. BTW, Marvel is producing a Daredevil series on Netflix soon.
I heard about that Marvel project! I’m blind also from time to time.
Did you just drop a Daredevil reference? (smiles)
Who me? 🙂
I tend to get focused on my little corner of the world and don’t really pay the attention to others that I should. I wonder whether it’s dull senses or just a selfish heart.
Good question Loren. I could ask myself the same question.
Some days my sight is better than others. Interesting that the better my hearing with regard to the voice of God, the better my sight regarding spiritual things.
When that happens I think it is called focus. Not a bad thing to have!
I think this is kind of a theme this week. Being in step or in tune with our Father’s spirit and voice is what makes us more sensitive to the truth that is all around us, the truth that the senses can’t grasp. The physical senses are so amazing that we tend to trust them more than the Spirit within. I know I do…
“Open the eyes of my heart, Lord.”
I reckon as I look back I would have to say “yep” but not intentionally. Least not from me. I can say God’s Spirit had something to do with it. 🙂 Your last statement preaches.
Oh, I pray for spiritual discernment a lot. I think if I am speaking less and listening more I can hear the Spirit speak. I do think women have a different sense for picking up on hidden messages. Then it takes wisdom on what to do with the message we pick up on. Usually it’s just to pray. Good post brother.
In most cases I do believe you are right Betty about women. Your word about wisdom applies to all of us for sure.
It helps if one slows down and tunes out the noise of electronics and such. It gives the Holy Spirit room to be heard.
So true Susan. We are way too over bombarded.
He was given faith.
Jesus told him that flesh and blood did not reveal this to him (not his “free-will”)…but his Father in Heaven.
Without the gift of faith…we truly are blind.
I agree we are blind without faith. Heb.11:6 says it is impossible to please Him w/o it. But I don’t believe this is an incident to be used as Peter was given faith. I also think this is not a good example of “no free will.”