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Eyes to See

January 18, 2013

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light . . .
–Acts 26:18

The blind man, Bartimaeus, threw off his cloak and ran trembling to Jesus. And Jesus said, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” In that moment as he said, “Lord,” his spiritual eyes were opened. And Jesus said, “Your faith has made you whole.” Notice—not your intellectual understanding, not your money, not your works—but your faith. Faith! That’s all it takes! Immediately Bartimaeus, who had been blind all of his life, began to open his eyes, and the first thing he saw was the face of Jesus. What an experience—to open one’s eyes and look straight into the strong, tender face of Jesus! Bartimaeus met Jesus and the record says he “followed Jesus in the way.” When you go back to your business, or your home, or your neighborhood, or your friends, or your school, you don’t go alone. Christ goes with you.

Prayer for the day

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for healing me from my spiritual blindness!

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25 Comments

Tiago says 1.19.2013, 1:52 p.m.

thank you Jesus

George says 1.18.2013, 10:24 p.m.

Faith is what I believe in with Jesus as my savior.

GEORGE says 1.18.2013, 1:48 p.m.

Once I was blind - but now I see. Thank You Lord Jesus...

Gerry says 1.18.2013, 10:02 a.m.

Faith is available to all but scripture says only a few will truly become faithful. How very sad because one day when life ends those who rejected Christ will realize what an eternally tragic mistake, they made.

Joe says 1.18.2013, 08:44 a.m.

Praise be to God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

San says 1.18.2013, 03:04 a.m.

After knowing the Lord for almost thirty yearsnow,I sense that my spiritual eyes has become sharper and that my faith in the in-visible God has become stronger.Feelings ofloneliness has become less because Jesus iswith me (Ps 23:4).

Cheri says 1.18.2013, 00:32 a.m.

We walk by faith, not by sight! More of You dear Lord, less of me!

Ruth says 1.18.2012, 11:19 a.m.

Yes He does.

Joe says 1.18.2012, 08:40 a.m.

I heard a good point on this topic. Bartimaeus, being blind threw his coat before going to The Lord. Why would a blind man make it more difficult on himself trying to find his coat. He already knew The Good Lord had the ability and would heal him.

Henrietta says 1.18.2012, 07:36 a.m.

Commit my daughter and her father into His hands. I also pray for strength and a new job. Thank you Jesus..

Cindy says 1.18.2012, 07:30 a.m.

Open my eyes Lord...I want to see Jesus.

Gerry says 1.18.2012, 07:11 a.m.

Faith is far more valuable than all the material wealth of the world, combined.

mick says 1.17.2012, 12:02 a.m.

"Faith w/o works...", but we must have it to truly know God!

Annie says 1.14.2012, 7:35 p.m.

Precious Jesus, You sent Your Living Word, You healed me....., and delivered me....., from my destruction....., and gave me....., faith to live for You, to serve You, to obey Your commandments, and to see Your Face.....! A Million Thanks....., Amen!

Linda says 1.1.2012, 7:20 p.m.

I wont lose faith in our teenagers today. Im dealing with three at home. I stay in prayer for Jesus to open their eyes always. Guide them in the right direction because as parents we cant be beside them all the time but God can.

Future says 1.18.2011, 6:57 p.m.

As we come closer to the final battle, technology has made it difficult for the forerunners to get a message through to the prophets. I still have faith that they will correct this error and listen to what the poor has to say. Don't let money blind you from seeing the ways of GOD. Displayed thoughts will prevail. Future Sounds Inc.

joshua says 1.18.2011, 4:43 p.m.

Dear Heavenly Father God I thank you God for everything God and Dear Heavenly Father I pray for those special ones in need of you God and I pray for Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Ministries and Rapid Response Team that through you and your blood God that you will continue your everything God to warmly bless and heal them God in my Lord and Saviors name in Jesus name amen.

Chad says 1.18.2011, 12:54 a.m.

The Lord said, And I will bring the blind by a way thatThey knew not: I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will Ido unto them, and not forsake them.. In Jesus name, Amen.

Brian says 1.18.2011, 09:27 a.m.

I've been getting a steady diet that my identity is in Jesus. Everything is through Him! Thank You, Lord Jesus for being the author and finisher of my faith.

david says 1.18.2011, 08:12 a.m.

The one thing we can never have enough of is faith in Jesus.

mala says 1.18.2011, 05:34 a.m.

It's wonderful to see Lord Jesus. This is powerful and touching message.

Ricky says 1.18.2011, 05:32 a.m.

If only we truly had faith what we could do for Jesus.God bless you Billy Graham.Thank you for your TV ministry. I was watching in 2004 when I ask Jesus into my heart and repented of my sins and got saved in my home.Now heaven will be my home.Praise GOD!!!!!!

Gerry says 1.18.2011, 01:28 a.m.

One day we to shall see Christ for the first time face to face . What an awesome experience that will be.

sam says 1.18.2011, 00:16 a.m.

What an astounding miracle !! Bartholomeus proved that the simplicity of faith as reposed by a small child in its caregiver is sufficient to be a follower of Christ.

mick says 1.17.2011, 11:15 a.m.

To look Faith in the eyes is our destiny.