Eye
If someone says, "I'm keeping an eye on you," it might imply
suspicion or displeasure. But when God says his eye is on us, he's promising
to watch over us with tenderness and care. He sees our every need and
provides for us in ways we may not even be aware of. The Lord also gives
spiritual insight, opening our eyes to see things we previously couldn't
imagine or didn't know were there. On the other hand, Satan and sin blind
us to spiritual truth.
Unfortunately,
the miraculous capabilities of our physical sight allow all sorts of harmful
things into our minds, making us vulnerable to temptation and sin. The
world's messages can numb our spiritual sensitivity. We confuse what's
good with what's harmful. And the things we allow our eyes to see often
expose our minds to temptations. But in temptation - and in all other
decisions in life - God is our guide. Just as an orchestra conductor can
direct a musical score with a glance or the widening of his eyes, the
Lord lead us us when we pay close attention to him.
God
sees everyone everywhere.
2 Samuel 22:28
Psalm 33:18; 121:3-4
Jeremiah 24:6
1 Peter 3:12
Guidance can come through the eyes.
Numbers 10:29-32
Psalm 123:2
Hebrews 12:2
God opens our spiritual eyes. Satan tries to blind us.
Genesis 3:5-7
Deuteronomy 16:19
Psalm 19:8; 119:18
Matthew 6:22-23
Luke 24:31
Acts 26:15-18
2 Corinthians 2:3-6, 16-18
Ephesians 1:18
1 John 2:9-11
Character qualities often shine through the eyes.
1 Samuel 18:9
2 Kings 19:22
Psalm 18:27
Proverbs 30:17
2 Peter 2:14
Perception can vary according to the eye of the beholder, but
God sees perfectly.
Genesis 39:2-4
Exodus 8:26
Ruth 2:13
1 Samuel 15:17
Proverbs 26:12
Malachi 2:17
Luke 6:41-42
2 Corinthians 8:21
The phrase "an eye for an eye" meant that the punishment
must fit the crime, not be more severe than the crime warranted. But Jesus
taught an even higher standard: We are to love our enemies.
Exodus 21:24-26
Leviticus 24:19-20
Matthew 5:38-45 |