Lord, Help Us to See
1 Corinthians 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
Jesus didn't see people as losers, but as potential winners who had lost their way. He was moved with compassion for them... (Mark 6:34)
He saw them through God's eyes, not weeds, but potential roses. And His perspective, which is often different from ours, brought out the best in them.
Where others saw a woman with five failed marriages, He saw a restored sinner who could reach others in Samaria.
They saw a blind man; He envisioned someone who could see. They saw a cripple; He pictured a man picking up his mat and walking away.
They saw Mathew as a revolutionary tax collector; He saw a future disciple. They dismissed Zacchaeus as a crook; Jesus recognised a searching heart.
When His disciples saw costly perfume and unnecessary expense, Jesus recognised the sacrifice of a grateful heart.
Others saw an impulsive fisherman; Jesus saw a leader who could build His church.
Disciples saw an enemy of the church, a persecutor, but God saw a vibrant preacher of the Gospel, who will rightfully divide His words to the gentile nations.
Onlookers watched Roman soldiers mocking as they pounded nails into human flesh; Jesus saw blind men who didn't know what they were doing.
Lord help us to see! Paul says.. Think of what you were when you were called, (before you were saved), not many were wise by human standards; not many were influential...
Face it, you weren't so wonderful before God turned you around, so stop judging others from your limited perspective and try to see them as God saw you.
Work to bring out the best in them. Introduce them to the One who came to bring great joy to all the people with No exceptions.
The sinner you see today May be your saving grace tomorrow...
The way you see is not the same as of God.
God bless you.
Pray key
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name
2. Lord, forgive me for judging people because of my limited perspective.
3. Lord, help me to see the way you see and help me to help others in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.