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November Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened—Isaiah 35:5 Perfect perception. Of all the stories related in our Bibles, that which is recorded in John 9, is one of the most outstanding. Here was a man who was born blind and whose eyes were opened by Jesus. Arrested and brought before the religious rulers, the one thus favoured, found himself answering a charge of gross deception. In answer he vehemently asserted that he had indeed been cured by Jesus. Filled with a frenzy of hatred against the lowly Nazarene, his judges vented their animosity by ex‑communicating the one who had been favoured by him. Jesus heard it, found the man and revealed his Messiah‑ship. In this way a double miracle was performed: firstly the opening of literal eyes and secondly the giving of mental perception relating to truth. "Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened." This will be physically fulfilled during Christ's reign. It will also apply to mind and heart. Upon the complete opening of the "eyes of understanding" will depend life eternal. "Every eye shall see him" therefore refers to this most important phase of visual perception. Meanwhile are our own eyes so clear—clarified by the Holy Spirit of Truth—that we can sing: "Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus, I've lost sight of all beside. So enchained my spirit's vision, looking at the crucified!" FL |
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All for Jesus |
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Let my hands perform His bidding; |
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