"Blessed Are The Eyes..."

Since childhood, most of us have no doubt been warned by our parents about taking care of our eyes:  "Don't read in the dark."  "Turn on the Light"  Our eyes are the precious windows to the beauty of the vast ocean or the "Big Sky (out West), or to the delicate snowflake or spring crocus, as well as to the people around  us.  When Jesus spoke the words, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see" (Lk 10:23), he was referring to himself, his loving relationship with his Father, the forging of the Kingdom of God and the miracles he was performing.  Truly a blessed sight, one which we envy.  Yet, blessed are our eyes for they see these same things through faith.  With prayers answered, we see Jesus working among us, especially when hearts are changed or our own understanding and appreciation of Jesus is widened.  Advent is such a time for us to use our eyes well and see the miracles being worked among  us and in our own hearts. Lord, that we may see more clearly, remove the scales on our eyes, increase our faith.  Help us to see what you are revealing to us as we go through each day.
Bro. Rene