Opening Your Eyes to See
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
November 9th Sermon, Day 1
Have you ever walked down a busy street, completely absorbed in your phone or your thoughts, only to realize later that you missed something important happening right beside you? We live in a world full of distractions, and it's surprisingly easy to become blind to the needs around us.
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus tells us about three people who encountered a man beaten and left for dead on a dangerous road. The first two - a priest and a Levite - saw the wounded man but chose to pass by. They weren't blind; they simply chose not to truly see.
Seeing requires more than just having functioning eyes. It requires intentionality, compassion, and a willingness to be interrupted by the needs of others. When we rush through life focused only on our own agendas, we miss the divine appointments God places in our path. The beautiful truth is that God wants to use you to be His hands and feet in this world. But it starts with seeing - really seeing - the people around you. The lonely coworker, the struggling neighbor, the overwhelmed parent at the grocery store. These aren't just random encounters; they're opportunities for you to reflect God's love.
Today, ask God to give you eyes to see. Slow down enough to notice the people He places in your path. You might be surprised at how many opportunities for compassion surround you every single day.
Bible Verse
"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?" - 1 John 3:17
Reflection Question
What distractions in your daily routine might be preventing you from truly seeing the needs of people around you?
Quote You can't help what (and who) you don't see.
Prayer
Lord, open my eyes to see the world as You see it. Help me slow down and notice the people You place in my path. Give me a heart that is sensitive to the needs around me and the courage to respond with Your love. Amen.
