Friday, February 5, 2010

“SON” in My Eyes
By Karen D’Amore

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…”
Hebrews 12:2a

The snow-encased landscape flanked the open country road; a mirage of white monotony stretching from one farmer’s field to another. Bitter cold hovered under the canopy of a cloudless blue sky, allowing unobstructed sunlight to reflect off the white canvas. A bend in the road changed my direction of travel, driving me head-on into the blinding sun. Impairing my ability to see anything other then the sun, I pulled off to the side of the road. Fumbling for a pair of sunglasses, the eye protection enabled me to resume my travels.

Consider the magnitude of something so bright and so powerful that it prevents you from seeing anything other then “it.” As Christ-followers we are instructed to “fix our eyes on Jesus” (the Son of God). No other Light or Source is brighter or more powerful. As we keep our eyes fixed on Him, vision blinded by The Son, our focus on earthly things becomes impaired. In Matthew 14:28-33, we learn the consequences of focusing on our circumstances. Peter was able to walk on water, as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus. But as soon as his focus shifted to the turbulent conditions surrounding him, he began to sink.

The Christian life, like walking on water, is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Every day we must choose the object of our focus. Keeping our eyes on Jesus enables us to experience a supernatural life. When the object of our focus turns to ourselves or our circumstances, we will begin to sink.

What turbulent circumstances are clouding your ability to focus on The Son? Satan often uses fear, doubt and unbelief to cloud our vision. F.B. Meyer writes, “Unbelief puts our circumstances between us and God, but faith puts God between us and our circumstances.” (1)

It reflects the words of a classic old hymn, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full into His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.” (2)

Today, you may be faced with health issues, financial struggles, relational tensions or workplace woes. Resist the enemy’s snare to fixate on those troubling circumstances. Put on your SONglasses and fix your eyes on The Son! Allow Jesus to be the lens through which you view your days, your situation and your life. Seek to be blinded by His eternal perspective. And may your future be so bright, that you’ve gotta wear shades!

GOING DEEPER:
Do a spiritual vision check. Who or what is the object of your focus?

FURTHER READING:
Psalm 141:8, 25:15; Jeremiah 29:11

(1) Quote taken from Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
(2) Lyrics from “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen A. Lemmel

Married to husband Dan, Karen is the Salon Coordinator for Intrigue Salon & Spa, the administrator for Oakwood’s Tuesday a.m. Bible Study and a volunteer at the Wildlife In Need Center.
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