Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Tuesday’s Devotion: The 3D Eyes of Faith


2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) For we walk by faith, not by sight.
(NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. (GW) Indeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.

I’ve brought several different translations today of this familiar verse to show that it is very helpful when studying scripture to look at different versions.  I rarely go a day without using Biblegateway.com to look up scripture or to do word searches.  When I chose this scripture for today I immediately thought of our date night Friday when we went to see Men in Black III in 3D.  I discovered that I could watch the movie without the 3D glasses although things were slightly out of focus. But when I put on the glasses the picture became very sharp and clear, showing a completely different dimension that I couldn’t see without them.  That’s what happens when we live by faith; when we look at the world through the eyes of our faith.  We see things differently, more clearly and hopefully more lovingly.  The Pharisees’ eyes saw sinners, people they considered scum. Jesus saw beloved children of God with the potential for a better life.  Let’s all put on our faith eyes today.  What might you see differently if you did?

Thanks for answering my question about hoarding yesterday.  I always welcome feedback and further conversation.

Holy God, a favorite hymn says, “Open our eyes that we may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me.” That is our prayer today. We ask in the name of the One in whom we have our faith. Amen.

Have a blessed day.
Paige

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