I must admit that I am fascinated with the current technology in television. As I sat in the home of a friend just before Christmas and watched the SEC football championship on a 42" screen in high-definition I felt as if I was right there on the field with the players. Every image was clearer than I have ever seen before. It was almost real life.
This past Sunday I preached a sermon entitled "Men Like Trees, Walking" from Mark 8:22-26. It is the story of Jesus' healing an unnamed blind man brought to Him by a few of the man's friends. Due to the flow of the narratives in Mark 8, many believe that this miracle is performed not only for the blind man, but to send a message to the disciples as well concerning the progressive nature of sanctification.
Our spiritual vision is distorted much like this man's physical sight after Jesus' first touch. As Paul put it, we see in a mirror dimly. But Paul goes on to say that on the day we see Christ face to face, all will be crystal clear. Our spiritual vision will one day be better than high-definition.
The truth that every believer needs to address is why it is that we see things only partially. Why do we see things as a blur when God has clearly revealed all we need to live a life of great faith in His Word? Our vision is clearest as the Holy Spirit illumines God's Word, allowing us to understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. Our faith matures as we hear the Word and heed the Word. We demonstrate a clearer vision as we put into practice those things that the Spirit illumines.
Yes, we will one day see things crystal clear. But is that your passion today?
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