(Isaiah 9:6, NLT)
A Son is given to us . . .
I drove in ice fog yesterday and decided that it is on my list . . . to never do again. First of all, the challenge of low visibility and icy roads is nothing in comparison with the drivers on the road. Yikes! There are some downright scary drivers. It might seem like a little thing, but if you can’t see why are you passing cars? Note: There may be another car heading your way in the other lane--refrain from passing cars when you can't see!
That said, how often do we live life with limited vision? We don’t know what we are doing . . . we can't see beyond our own life . . . . but . . . oh well. . . we forge ahead . . . and risk other lives as well as our own. Since the ancient days, humanity has looked for a way to be saved from living with limited perspective. Not one human being will escape from the reality of this world; however, there is a bigger picture to be seen than just our own life and circumstances. Our actions impact others.
How is it possible to broaden our perspective?
The process of seeing beyond ourselves begins with the realization that Christ bridges the gap between God and humanity. Receiving Christ, the gift God has given to humanity, changes how we see ourselves and the world around us.
Slow down. Stop. See beyond yourself. Seek Christ. Ask to see what He sees in this world.
Refuse to start your day without seeking Christ first.
Ask Christ to give you eyes to see what He sees in your world.
See more than your own needs.
Slow down throughout the day to see more than yourself.
Ask God to show you what He sees in specific individuals and/or situations.
Proceed through your day with new vision.
Learning with you to see what Christ sees,
Shalom,
Kerrie
