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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sunday, April 9, 2017
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“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18).
Most of us have an “I” problem and if we don’t get it checked out, we will go blind.
Myopia. It’s a synonym of nearsightedness. It’s the philosophical twin of lacking insight, foresight, or imagination. Could it be that this ophthalmic term can provide spiritual insight for those who suffer from its tendencies?
The problem with most people is that we are obsessed with that which is clearly seen. More often than not, that which is clearly seen relates to self. It’s generally about what I want, regardless of others. It’s about what happens to me. It’s about my problems. The problem with self focus is evident in the “I” of it all. Do note that Lucifer suffered from spiritual myopia. Count the number of times he used the word “I” in a sentence in the following text. Notice also that his “I” problem was the epitome of self-centeredness and anarchy. It led to his eternal demise. Here’s the verse: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12–15).
Our God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. The more we focus on the seen, we invariably turn that vision inward. Self quickly gains the ascendancy and we completely lose sight of the unseen eternal things of God. Eternal unseen things of God remove our “I” problem because they are directed to the One who sees and knows all. When we encounter trials, those who walk by faith seek unto God for guidance. When others are in need at the same time we have needs, those who walk by faith put others first. When we are confused, those who walk by faith refuse to invent solutions. Instead, we direct our lives to God for clarity.
I totally get it. This is a complex principle. However, in the spirit of removing focus from self, when you lack wisdom, ask God. He has promised to give it liberally to all who sincerely seek Him. Exchange your spiritual myopia for God’s vision for your life and the life of others He wishes to use you to help as the world seems to spiral out of control.
“Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye (your conscience) is sound and fulfilling its office, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound and is not fulfilling its office, your body is full of darkness. Be careful, therefore, that the light that is in you is not darkness. If then your entire body is illuminated, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright [with light], as when a lamp with its bright rays gives you light.” (Luke 11:34–36, AMP).—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Audio Link:
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18).
Most of us have an “I” problem and if we don’t get it checked out, we will go blind.
Myopia. It’s a synonym of nearsightedness. It’s the philosophical twin of lacking insight, foresight, or imagination. Could it be that this ophthalmic term can provide spiritual insight for those who suffer from its tendencies?
The problem with most people is that we are obsessed with that which is clearly seen. More often than not, that which is clearly seen relates to self. It’s generally about what I want, regardless of others. It’s about what happens to me. It’s about my problems. The problem with self focus is evident in the “I” of it all. Do note that Lucifer suffered from spiritual myopia. Count the number of times he used the word “I” in a sentence in the following text. Notice also that his “I” problem was the epitome of self-centeredness and anarchy. It led to his eternal demise. Here’s the verse: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12–15).
Our God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. The more we focus on the seen, we invariably turn that vision inward. Self quickly gains the ascendancy and we completely lose sight of the unseen eternal things of God. Eternal unseen things of God remove our “I” problem because they are directed to the One who sees and knows all. When we encounter trials, those who walk by faith seek unto God for guidance. When others are in need at the same time we have needs, those who walk by faith put others first. When we are confused, those who walk by faith refuse to invent solutions. Instead, we direct our lives to God for clarity.
I totally get it. This is a complex principle. However, in the spirit of removing focus from self, when you lack wisdom, ask God. He has promised to give it liberally to all who sincerely seek Him. Exchange your spiritual myopia for God’s vision for your life and the life of others He wishes to use you to help as the world seems to spiral out of control.
“Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye (your conscience) is sound and fulfilling its office, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound and is not fulfilling its office, your body is full of darkness. Be careful, therefore, that the light that is in you is not darkness. If then your entire body is illuminated, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright [with light], as when a lamp with its bright rays gives you light.” (Luke 11:34–36, AMP).—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Audio Link:
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18).
Most of us have an “I” problem and if we don’t get it checked out, we will go blind.
Myopia. It’s a synonym of nearsightedness. It’s the philosophical twin of lacking insight, foresight, or imagination. Could it be that this ophthalmic term can provide spiritual insight for those who suffer from its tendencies?
The problem with most people is that we are obsessed with that which is clearly seen. More often than not, that which is clearly seen relates to self. It’s generally about what I want, regardless of others. It’s about what happens to me. It’s about my problems. The problem with self focus is evident in the “I” of it all. Do note that Lucifer suffered from spiritual myopia. Count the number of times he used the word “I” in a sentence in the following text. Notice also that his “I” problem was the epitome of self-centeredness and anarchy. It led to his eternal demise. Here’s the verse: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12–15).
Our God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. The more we focus on the seen, we invariably turn that vision inward. Self quickly gains the ascendancy and we completely lose sight of the unseen eternal things of God. Eternal unseen things of God remove our “I” problem because they are directed to the One who sees and knows all. When we encounter trials, those who walk by faith seek unto God for guidance. When others are in need at the same time we have needs, those who walk by faith put others first. When we are confused, those who walk by faith refuse to invent solutions. Instead, we direct our lives to God for clarity.
I totally get it. This is a complex principle. However, in the spirit of removing focus from self, when you lack wisdom, ask God. He has promised to give it liberally to all who sincerely seek Him. Exchange your spiritual myopia for God’s vision for your life and the life of others He wishes to use you to help as the world seems to spiral out of control.
“Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye (your conscience) is sound and fulfilling its office, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound and is not fulfilling its office, your body is full of darkness. Be careful, therefore, that the light that is in you is not darkness. If then your entire body is illuminated, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright [with light], as when a lamp with its bright rays gives you light.” (Luke 11:34–36, AMP).—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Audio Link:
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18).
Most of us have an “I” problem and if we don’t get it checked out, we will go blind.
Myopia. It’s a synonym of nearsightedness. It’s the philosophical twin of lacking insight, foresight, or imagination. Could it be that this ophthalmic term can provide spiritual insight for those who suffer from its tendencies?
The problem with most people is that we are obsessed with that which is clearly seen. More often than not, that which is clearly seen relates to self. It’s generally about what I want, regardless of others. It’s about what happens to me. It’s about my problems. The problem with self focus is evident in the “I” of it all. Do note that Lucifer suffered from spiritual myopia. Count the number of times he used the word “I” in a sentence in the following text. Notice also that his “I” problem was the epitome of self-centeredness and anarchy. It led to his eternal demise. Here’s the verse: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12–15).
Our God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. The more we focus on the seen, we invariably turn that vision inward. Self quickly gains the ascendancy and we completely lose sight of the unseen eternal things of God. Eternal unseen things of God remove our “I” problem because they are directed to the One who sees and knows all. When we encounter trials, those who walk by faith seek unto God for guidance. When others are in need at the same time we have needs, those who walk by faith put others first. When we are confused, those who walk by faith refuse to invent solutions. Instead, we direct our lives to God for clarity.
I totally get it. This is a complex principle. However, in the spirit of removing focus from self, when you lack wisdom, ask God. He has promised to give it liberally to all who sincerely seek Him. Exchange your spiritual myopia for God’s vision for your life and the life of others He wishes to use you to help as the world seems to spiral out of control.
“Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye (your conscience) is sound and fulfilling its office, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound and is not fulfilling its office, your body is full of darkness. Be careful, therefore, that the light that is in you is not darkness. If then your entire body is illuminated, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright [with light], as when a lamp with its bright rays gives you light.” (Luke 11:34–36, AMP).—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)