Learning to See
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Today’s Text Comes From:
Mark 8:17-18
"Why do you discuss the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet see or understand? Do you have a hardened heart? Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?"
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NOTES FROM TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:
The scientific community reacted with skepticism. They had heard that William Herschel claimed to have discovered a new planet. But he was an outsider, a trained musician rather than a scientist. Herschel had become fascinated with the night sky through study and observation. He had made breakthroughs in telescope design, and he approached his studies with thoroughness previously unmatched.
In 1781, he discovered an object that, at first, he believed to be a comet. But it was revealed to be a new planet (eventually named Uranus)-the first new planet to be discovered in hundreds of years. Some scientists assumed that this discovery was the result of mere chance. They didn't recognize that it was the byproduct of Herschel's thoroughness and new methods. Drawing on his musical background, he realized that the natural senses need to be developed. Even astronomers must learn how to "see."
Herschel's discoveries remind us of the principles Jesus taught about vision. After the feeding of the 4,000, Jesus tried to teach His disciples spiritual truths, but they were preoccupied and could not see or understand his point. On another occasion, Jesus spit on the eyes of a blind man, laid hands on him, and asked, "Do you see anything?" The man said that he saw men "like trees, walking around." Then Jesus completely restored the man's vision, and he "began to see everything clearly" (Mark 8:23-25).
Jesus was teaching us that some people are like the blind man, without any sight. But others are like the man after his vision was partially restored: They see, but not clearly. Jesus wants us to see clearly-physically and spiritually. Today, ask God to open your eyes that you might have spiritual vision and see His teachings clearly.
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Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, open my eyes to understand more of Your truth. Give me insight and understanding. Help me to see clearly and then obey Your precepts. In Your name. Amen
Extended Reading
Mark 8
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