March 13, 2024

Clear Vision

Daily Devotional2 Minutes

Elisha prayed and said, “LORD, please, open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.—2 Kings 6:17 NASB

For years, Benjamin Franklin was forced to take two pairs of glasses wherever he went—one to see close objects and a second to see distant objects. This solution was acceptable but awkward. Then one day in 1785, Franklin announced that he had solved this problem: two lenses combined in one frame.

He asked his optician to cut the lenses of his spectacles in half horizontally and fit these half-lenses in a single set of frames. Franklin was thrilled with the results. “I have only to move my eyes up or down, as I want to see distinctly far or near.” He called his invention “double spectacles,” but they would come to be known as bifocals.

The problem Franklin faced parallels the problems many people have seeing the world with clarity. All of us need clear perspectives on the things going on around us, in the world, and in our spiritual lives. That is why we need God. His vision is 20/20. He sees all the details of our daily lives but also has command of world events, both now and into the future. He can help us see clearly in every situation we face.

Today, ask God to help you have His perspective on the world and your life. Ask Him to help you see clearly. Fill your mind with His Word. And ask Him to give you spiritual discernment.

Reflection Question: What situation do you need God’s clarity for right now?

Prayer
Father, give me Your insights into these events: ______. Open my eyes. Help me see clearly. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
2 Kings 6

Prayer
Father, give me Your insights into these events: ______. Open my eyes. Help me see clearly. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
2 Kings 6