His Eye


Psa 32:8  I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I 

	will guide thee with mine eye. 


	Walking through an airport terminal recently, there was a particular 

billboard that caught my eye. It was the very close-up image of a man that 

looked like he had been outdoors, and you could barely make out a beautiful 

landscape behind his image. Though his eyes were wide opened and intact, his 

gaze indicated that he might not be able to see with them. The message of the 

sign was something like "He Made It To the Top-Blind". 

	I didn't actually study the billboard or find out its real purpose, but 

for me the image itself was incredibly inspiring. Here was a man that, though he 

could not see with his eyes, had a dream in his heart of scaling a high peak. It 

would probably be impossible for him to set out on his own as the danger of 

mountain climbing is so great even for those with vision. Even if he were to 

arrive at the top, what would be the reward as he would not be able to see the 

beautiful view? 

	For it to be a rewarding possibility at all it would require the 

companionship of a friend, someone who understood his condition and was 

committed to insuring his safety and enjoyment of the adventure. Also, this 

person would need to have very clear vision. He would need to identify the 

landmarks that would take them on the right way and he would also have to 

identify the pitfalls and stumbling blocks that might cause him to fall and be 

injured. There would be no point along the way that they could separate and the 

blind man be allowed to proceed on his own. All of his progress would be 

directly connected to the vision of his friend. As turns in the path revealed 

beautiful landscapes, their beauty would also be his to enjoy as they were 

"seen" through the descriptive words of his friend. When the peak was finally 

reached it would be the mutual victory of him and the one who had dedicated his 

time, effort and vision to the success of his beloved companion. 

	There are times in our adventure of life in Christ that the compelling 

desire and vision of our heart to ascend a challenging peak is greatly impeded 

by the lack of clear vision. Even though we might be strongly motivated by the 

rewards of arriving at that high place, we will probably not even make it half 

way if we attempt to set out on our own. The rocks and unseen drop-offs in our 

path can quickly cause us to be injured or to just give up and go back down to 

the flatland of known security. For us to make any progress at all we are in 

need of the One who not only sees everything in our path, but cares enough about 

us to take us on the right path and around the dangerous places.  If we really 

want to arrive safely at that lofty place, there will be no point along the way 

when we may separate from Him and the voice that will reveal to us our 

surroundings. It is only as we remain right at His side that we can be assured 

of a safe ascent. With a developed dependence upon His vision and His eye, 

though, there will surely be an enjoyed mutual conquering of the peak by us and 

the One who has dedicated His time, effort and vision to the success of His 

beloved companions. 



Heb 13:5  ... "I'll never let you down, never walk off and leave you," 

Heb 13:6  we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I'm fearless no 

	matter what. Who or what can get to me?  (Message)


5/6/04