The Eye-Light

It is profound. Jesus' words in Luke 11:33-36 should be pondered. Eyes are fascinating. For most of us blindness is a scary prospect. We fear darkness. Stumbling is associated with it. There is a loss of control and defense. We like to see things coming. We want the understanding that sight gives us. Then, there is beauty. Our eyes search for it. Our brain marvels when we behold it. The light in a child's eyes tell us they are smart, alive, and curious. Our eyes talk. A blink, a wink, eye-contact, diverting, closed, dilated, sleepy, wide awake, and propped up are just some of the ways we see eyes.

The eye according to Jesus is the lamp to the body. We desire to have light within. We cherish insight and foresight. We crave seeing the point as a means of getting it. When everyone else is in the light we do not want to be in the dark. An evil eye lets the darkness in. The way we see things determines the way we live. It is sad when we think we see but do not. Often the person who is blind is the last to know it. Then, there is the one who intentionally buries head in the sand and will not see. These prefer to be kept in the dark. Ignorance is bliss because I cannot be responsible for what I do not know. Sufficient light illuminates all the dark places, removes the shadows, and reveals what we need to see. We clean lenses on spiritual glasses wiping away ignorance, prejudice, false presuppositions, and misconceptions. Our cognitive distortions have to be straightened out. Our houses are bleak places without light. Did you see all of this in Jesus' words? He came to fight darkness. He came to reveal truth and to expose what lurks in dark places. He came to be the light that shines in our eyes so we can see the glory of God. Take care of your eyes and they will take care of you. Think about it.