"Open my eyes that I might see wonderful things in your law." Psalm 119:18 (NSB)*

"Open my eyes that I might see wonderful things in your law." Psalm 119:18 (NSB)

It is hard to 'see' when there is pain or sorrow, struggle or vexations. We can all see on a superficial level what God's Word has to say. Sometimes we don't want to see or hear what it has to say on a deeper level--for then we are faced with the reality of who we are without Christ, of sin that needs to be purged, and of the good plan that God promises us, but which often entails fire and storm and angry seas. 

In a Psalm about God's Word, and how precious and beautiful it is, as both a life saver and a dividing sword, the writer of this Psalm almost seems to gasp out his longing and prayer to his Savior. "Open my eyes that I may see!" He doesn't long for the visible World--He longs to see the world through God's eyes, to see and understand with an insight that is impossible without the Holy Spirit.

What a prayer to cry out! "Open my eyes!" Help me to see beyond the things of this world that are false and deceptive! Help me to see with a sight that sees beyond the material, eyes that see spiritually, by the grace and power of your love! Give me your Heavenly vision that I may discern what is evil, and pull others from the wretched wreck of this world! Help me to love beyond love, to speak your truth, to bring joy and encouragement to others, and with your power, to vanish evil to the darkness where it belongs! Oh, open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in your law--your salvation plan, your names and character, your steadfast promises that seem almost too good to be true--and yet they are true!

When caught in circumstances beyond my control, turn my eyes to you, O LORD! Let me not walk the path of wickedness or foolishness. Open my eyes so that when I turn the pages of your Word, your love and guidance flow from the pages to me. Help me to SEE, LORD! 

Look toward the LORD. Ask for Him to open your eyes to see. Thank Him for any insight or wisdom that He imparts to you. We are none of us worthy in the world's eyes--but in Christ's vision, we are the precious souls He loves and died for.

There are wonderful things in His law! No matter what your circumstances today, find a few moments somewhere, somehow, to praise Him and rejoice in his Word. It is as powerful as a double-edged sword, but as soft and sweet as a baby's cheek. It is Life, it is Hope, it is Conviction, it is Truth, it is Steadfast. There are more wonders in God's word than will ever be discovered! Isn't it amazing that He gives us eyes to see into His Word?! He gave us this awesome gift that we may know and discover and love Him. What a God! What a Savior! What hope and joy for the world!

Open our eyes, LORD, that we may see wonderful things in your law.

I pray your time today with Him will be very sweet!

*Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotes are from the ESV version of the Holy Bible.