Forgiveness is a huge topic. We’ve all been wronged, accused and judged unjustly. Every day somebody will do something or say something to offend or disturb you in some way or another. It doesn’t matter how slight or huge the matter. How you respond is crucial.
If you harbor one bit of anger, resentment or unforgiveness you have allowed a speck to be placed in your own eye that will act to impair your vision—your judgment, discernment, foresight—in one way or another. You’ve also restricted the Holy Spirit from ministering God’s truth. Think of it as a spiritual cataract. At some point (often later in life) it will cause significant damage; unless removed.
RELEVANCE
A number of years ago I hit a roadblock. It was as if all of a sudden I lost a sense of direction. Various opportunities came my way, but I couldn’t discern a right path. In time I had an incredible dream. A huge opportunity was set before me, but all of a sudden I took off my glasses and broke them.
God gave me a substantial revelation. I had lost my vision. Thankfully, He also provided insight into the greater meaning of the dream and how to realize its greater fulfillment. He brought a key scripture into view.
“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3).
Forgiveness truly is the key to strengthened vision. It removes blockages—more than you can imagine—and restores what the Bible calls open vision; the ability to see deeper and wider truths—God’s reality.
REFLECT AND RELATE
How can you see what you can’t see? Where do you start? Look in your heart and ask God to reveal people you have judged, kept an offense against or sought retribution from.
REFERENCES
1 Samuel 3:1; Luke 6:37-42