Thought for the Month

Eyes are one of the five senses and so important to everyday life. They enable us to read, write and do so many things like ride a bicycle or drive a car. Darkness makes us aware of what it is like just to have poor vision. Many of us still remember the 1970s when power cuts were commonplace and you had always to have candles ready to light and keep matches in a safe place that you can find in the dark.

Restoring the sight of the blind was one of many miracles our Lord Jesus did during his first advent. He restored the sight of Bartimaeus, who became a follower (Mark 10:46‑52) because he had faith. There was also the two blind men who had their eyes opened (Matt.9:27‑31).

But the Christian today perceives and understands the truth in the beautiful Plan of God that illumines the eyes of our understanding and are blessed to have eyes that see. (Matt.13:16).

As watchers of political, social and economic events the world lunges from one problem to another. The decision of one group having a significant impact on another group. But seen with the eye of faith and from reading the Bible these events point to events prophesied at the end of this Christian era which we are now seeing 'face to face', events which precede the revelation of Christ.

But God does not just see and watch, but he hears too. Hears all our prayers and even what's in our hearts when we come in prayer and supplication.

The Bride of Christ looks forward to seeing her Lord 'face to face'.