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Spiritual blindness—whether caused by anger, fear, or sin—prevents us from perceiving God's truth and protection. In 2 Kings 6, we see how anger blinded the Syrian king to God's power, while fear blinded Elisha's servant to divine protection surrounding them. God's solution is simple yet profound: 'Lord, open his eyes that he may see.' When our spiritual vision is restored, we recognize that those with us are more than those against us. Ultimately, it's not punishment but grace that opens blind eyes, as demonstrated when Elisha showed mercy to captured enemies, and supremely through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
By Pastor Jerry MaddenSpiritual blindness—whether caused by anger, fear, or sin—prevents us from perceiving God's truth and protection. In 2 Kings 6, we see how anger blinded the Syrian king to God's power, while fear blinded Elisha's servant to divine protection surrounding them. God's solution is simple yet profound: 'Lord, open his eyes that he may see.' When our spiritual vision is restored, we recognize that those with us are more than those against us. Ultimately, it's not punishment but grace that opens blind eyes, as demonstrated when Elisha showed mercy to captured enemies, and supremely through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.