Daily Devotional

-November 16, 2020-

Good morning, happy Monday,

-Asking The Lord To Open Our Eyes-

“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”

(Psalm 119:18).

The Bible is the most wonderful book, for it is the Word of God. God has revealed His truth to man from Genesis to Revelation. There are so many encouraging stories, principles, commandments, and promises. We can never exhaust it nor can we know and understand it fully until we get to heaven. We will continue to learn it until the Lord calls us home to glory. The Lord uses His Word to teach new things and to apply old things to our lives in a new way.

The Lord Jesus asked His disciples after speaking so many parables, “‘Have you understood all these things? They replied, ‘Yes, Lord.’ It is clear from reading the gospels that they did not, but were afraid to admit it. Jesus said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’” (Matthew 13:51-52).

We all want to learn more, understand more, and apply the Word more to our lives. The Holy Spirit teaches us the Word in a blessed way. We just need to ask Him to speak to our hearts each time we read it. The psalmist makes the plea, “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” It is a short but beautiful prayer that each of us should pray as we open God’s Word.

If we come before the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with open eyes, an open heart, and an open Bible, He will show us marvelous things. Meditation on the Word is becoming a lost art. We are all in such a hurry that we want a quick read before we rush out the door for our day. It just does not work well. We need to spend time praying and reading the Scriptures to hear His voice speaking to us.

The hymn writer Clara Scott wrote, “Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God Thy will to see; Open my eyes illumine me, Spirit divine.” I am sure our dear sister was thinking of today’s verse when she wrote this hymn.

May the Lord give us a greater desire for Him and His Word. He has so much to show us when we give Him the time. Our Savior said of the Holy Spirit in John 16:14, “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”

Have a blessed day spending time with Jesus and asking God to open your eyes, your ears, and your heart to His Word. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean