Eyesight is not only crucial for physical health but also has a spiritual dimension in the Bible. In Matthew 6:22-23, Jesus teaches us that the way we see things affects our actions, and our eyesight is a metaphor for spiritual understanding and
discernment.

Last week, I found myself searching for my headphones. I knew where I had left them, so I knew where to look. But, alas, I could not see them. At the end of the day, I went back to where I thought I had left them – and guess what? They were exactly where I thought they should be – I just could not see them.

In the Bible, Jesus healed the blind, which not only restored their physical sight but also opened up new opportunities. With their new clear vision, they could navigate the world with wisdom and discernment, and see the beauty and goodness that surrounded them.

Over the last couple of years, I’ve been struggling with an injury in my right eye. At least every second month I would get an injection into this eye. A few of those injections were steroid shots that caused a cataract. So, I needed surgery to remove the cataract. Now, my 3-year-old glasses are more a hindrance to me than an asset. But any moment now the phone will ring, and my new glasses will be ready for pick up.

Eyesight is a precious gift from God that we should cherish and take care of, both physically and spiritually.