BLIND SIGHT

“I was blind, but now I see”…famous words from the song “Amazing Grace”. You may know the story – the captain of a slave ship received Jesus into his calloused, murderous heart. Realizing only then the extent of his sin, he penned the timeless, anointed song that reflects the profound understanding of his repentance…but for so long he didn't know, he couldn't see.

Chances are, you have had pain inflicted by someone who was unable to see the depth of their hurtful words and/or actions. People often refer to this as a “blind-spot” . Have you ever met anyone with a blind-spot?

In the U.S. we must pass a driving test to get a driver's license and legally drive a car. We learn that while driving on a highway there is a place outside of our sight, called a blind spot. Even using three mirrors we cannot see the vehicle which is immediately next to us . However, for the person driving in our blind spot, he sees everything crystal clear.

So often it is with life . . .we unintentionally idle up to a person's blind spot and get “hit”. Unexpected, painful blows can steer you off course; or even worse, can send you spinning out of control, into a crash.

For the person who hit you, they are only mildly aware of the impact and may even drive off into the sunset leaving you broken and bleeding. It can be a lonely deserted place on your road in life.

Where do these blind spots come from? A blind spot is born from an embryo of pain. Much like the natural birthing process, a seed of hurt grows in a person's heart. Eventually the seed becomes so large that it blinds the person.

Ephesians 4:18 in the King James version says, “Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart.” And, in the New International version it reads, “. . .due to the hardness of their heart.” Both versions lead us to believe that a blind heart is a hard heart.

When we begin to understand hurtful occurrences, well, it explains a lot . . .

It was easier for Karen to reject John than continue the relationship, unconsciously knowing that if she rejected him first, she could not be rejected. Her blind-spot prevented her from ever experiencing the love he had for her, rather, she broke his heart, unable to take the risk. Too bad, it would have been worth it. So now instead of two happy whole people, there are two broken unhappy people.

In most cases, it takes a portion of time, and some healing to “see” how we intersected with the other person's blind spot. Gaining this understanding will assist us in forgiving them. Forgiveness has to happen in one's spirit before it catches up to one's soul. Therefore, we forgive by faith not by “sight” or feeling. It is a tall order, but by forgiving we can speed up our own healing, get back in the driver's seat and return to the highway of our life's course. Hebrew 11:1 tells us, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” and II Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

But what if you are the one with a blind spot? How can you know? John 16:13 says, “. . . the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth.” “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32) To reveal truth and bring understanding is a part of Jesus' gift to us—he wants us to know.

Whether you are a victim or a perpetrator, there is hope in God. Psalms 146: 5, 7 and 8 says, “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God: which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners: The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:”

Isaiah 42:6,7 in the Amplified version says, “I the Lord have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand, I will keep you, and make you to be a covenant of the people, and a light for the Gentiles; to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from the prison, and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.”

Take some time right now . . . ask the Lord to reveal to you the truth behind the blind spots you have encountered. You may need to forgive someone. . .you may need to forgive yourself. Allow the truth to make you free from pain, let the scales of blindness fall from your eyes, and recover your sight with crystal clarity. . .through His Amazing Grace.

Sher's Bio

Sher Walker is a Master Artist for the media arts. She began her career in 1984 as a production assistant in television. In 1985 she attended The Research Council of Makeup Artistry School for Film, and established her career in Dallas , Texas as a freelance makeup artist.

Her 20+ year career has taken her around the globe designing camera-ready-image for movie stars, rock stars, politicians, religious leaders, athletes and CEO's. Her work is seen on nationally broadcast programs, magazine and book covers.

Sher is an author and speaker, sharing inspiration for sound living, the importance of servant hood, and of course, makeup tips! She is also a guest speaker/instructor for major universities.

Divorced with one son and remarried with three step children, Sher resides in the Dallas , TX area balancing family and career.

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