It is because of the simple, common grace of God that we are born seeing. Easily forgotten. We take such for granted – until we are one of those born sightless, or deaf, or dumb.
Beyond the actual to the metaphor, all have been given some measure of enlightenment. Both can experience the hope for something more than this life offers: the poor for wealth that comes without anxiety and the oppressor for wealth not built on abusive behavior, but on right living.
It always comes down to what we do with the light the LORD has given:
Do we turn away (leave the lesson) and seek the shade?Are you learning or “leaving?”
Do we reach out, despite our condition, and ask our Creator to teach us something more?
Do we leave the light and seek darkness?
Proverbs 29:13 (MSG) The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see—their sight, God's gift!
Excellent blog Griff. Great little "jewels" directing our steps towards God. You don't need to be a President or Ceo or in any type of management over others to be in a Leadership position. I think we are ALL accountible to lead OURSELVES in a responsible, holy, committed and obedient manner, glorifying God. If we can't manage ourselves first, we truly can't manage anybody else. I've seen too often, how an organization, whether church or business, crumbles or the organization is weakened by decisions and actions upheld by a "Leader" who truly isn't seeking the heart of God or refuses to listen to Him or to godly counsel.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, keep up the good work and God Bless!
Ramona
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