Can You See Clearly?

The man looked around. “Yes,” he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around.” Mark 8:24 NLT

When Yeshua does anything, He does a complete work. He never does anything half way. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns – Philippians 1:6 NLT.

It is the desire of Yeshua that men walk in the light and not in darkness. To be blind means there is a limitation. One who is blind cannot see where they are going. This is very dangerous as it means they can stumble and fall. Being blind also means, you are dependent on others to move you around. This too is risky as the person leading you may lead down the wrong path.  Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch – Matthew 15:14 NLT

Some people brought a blind man to Jesus and begged Him to touch the man and heal him. For whatever reason, Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Sometimes Jesus would separate Himself from the crowd and perform a miracle. This could be because of the people’s unbelief and also because He did not want to draw attention to Himself.

Jesus spat on the man’s eyes, laid His hands on the man, and asked him, ‘can you see anything now?’ The man replied, ‘yes, I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around’. His sight was not fully restored. He saw but not clearly. He was still unable to perceive or discern what he was seeing. Sometimes, we are not able to see or discern everything at once. We need to return again and again and Yeshua will continuously reveal more to us.

Therefore, Yeshua touched his eyes a second time. This time his sight was completely restored and he could see everything clearly. Yeshua wants our spiritual eyes, even more than our natural eyes to be opened. We must be able to see as He sees, from heaven’s perspective. Yeshua don’t want us to be blind, confused or deceived, but to have a clear understanding of who He is and the Kingdom of God.

I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see. Are you seeing clearly? If not, go back to Yeshua and He will open your eyes to see, to discern.

Fear Traps You...BUT There's Help

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” - James 5:16 NLT

Many people hide their fears because they think, “No one would understand what I’m going through.” But that kind of thinking keeps you stuck. And “stuck” is right where Satan wants you to be. So, he uses your fears to trap you and keep you from asking for help from God and from other Believers.

There are three fears Satan uses to keep you trapped.

First, there’s the fear of your own emotions. You might think, “If I face this issue…this hurt, memory, or sin, I won’t be able to handle the emotions. I might fall apart, lose control, or even struggle with my mental health.”

Let me reassure you: At some point, just about everyone fears not being able to handle strong emotions. But you can…especially with God’s help and the support of fellow Believers. We are all in this life together, so we can stop pretending we have it all together when we don’t and, instead, rely on each other for support.

Second, there’s the fear of how others will react. You might think, “If I’m honest, people will judge me, reject me, or abandon me. It’s scary because, if I reveal who I really am, and you don’t like it, I’ve got nothing left.” But you don’t need to fear rejection or disapproval. Remember, as Romans 8:31 teaches, God is for you. And when you’re honest with others, that often helps them relate to your struggles and, in turn, deepens your relationship.

Third, there’s the fear that honesty won’t help. You might think, “What’s the point? Why share? It won’t change anything.” But here’s the truth: God promises healing when we confess. James 5:16 says, “Confess your faults to one another and pray for each other so you may be healed”. God isn’t a liar. If you’ve never found freedom, it’s because you’ve never been fully honest. Healing starts with humility and confession.

So, how bad does it have to get before you ask for help? Pain is often the acid that eats through the walls of denial. If you’re at the end of your rope, congratulations…that’s the best place for change to begin. Remember, Messiah died to give you Grace, and Grace is the power to change. Now is the time to take the first step.

God's Blessing

“You are to remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, in order to confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” - Deuteronomy 8:18 NASB

God’s blessings are given to those who are obedient to His commands.

What was God’s desire for His people? Before they entered the Promised Land, Moses taught them that God “is giving you power to make wealth.” The key to receiving this wealth was not their own action or ability but obeying and trusting in the Lord.

The Hebrew word translated as “wealth” indicates that God wanted them to have “strength, efficiency, wealth, army” (Strong’s Concordance). This included military might…personal valor and strength…and financial prosperity.

These same principles are repeated throughout the Bible. For example, we read: “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3).

God wants to bless us and grant us abundance in every area of our lives. Some people may have a hard time believing these truths, but this is what God’s Word declares.

Many people limit God because of negative thinking. Allowing doubt to fill their hearts and minds, they simply cannot believe that God’s promises are true. They’ve grown so used to expecting problems that they doubt God can bless and prosper them. But God’s promises remain true.

Today, take the limits off your thinking. You serve the Creator of the universe! Look to Him to meet your needs. Trust and obey Him. He promises to give you the “power to make wealth.”

Lord, thank You for Your desire to bless me with abundance. Forgive me for doubting You. Now, I look to You for all I need. In Yeshua’s Name…Amen.