Open my eyes...

Mondays with Jesus 2017: Devotions to Begin Each Week of the Year

"Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” Psalm 119:18

In the early and mid 1990s, I, as well as a large portion of the world, became rather obsessed with stereograms, those images that allow some people to see 3D images by focusing on 2D patterns. This form of art is identified by a horizontally repeating pattern which differs slightly with each repetition, therefore giving the illusion of depth when each eye focuses on a different part of the pattern.

The Magic Eye books that were filled with these stereograms hit the bestseller lists in record time, and entire stores were devoted to selling the popular 3D art. I remember spending the majority of a Saturday morning in such a store in New Orleans attempting to see images like the Statue of Liberty and rockets hidden in a bounty of posters.

When I read Psalm 119:18, I am reminded of those stereograms. There is so much splendor in the Word of God, but often, we are unable to see the beauty that is only obtained by looking deeply into the scripture. More than that, I’m reminded that I can’t see the wonders of God’s word without His help. I need Him to open my eyes, to allow me to see more, to understand more, to appreciate the awesome jewel that He has given me by providing me with His Word.


This Week: Find a stereogram and search for the hidden image beneath. Feel that moment of triumph, excitement and satisfaction when the veiled figure comes into view. Next, pray for God to open your eyes to the hidden beauty of the scripture, then spend time in His Word. Take a look at 2 Corinthians 3. Read about how you are a letter from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of human heart. Start there, and then delve into more scripture, into more hidden beauty. Have your eyes opened to the wonders of God’s Word.

PS - Let me know if you see the picture...

Renee Andrews