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“For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know, even as also I am known.”  Exodus 33:18   (KJ21)

My husband recently scanned through some YouTube videos and came across the riveting story of a young man named Christopher Duffley. He had been born prematurely with cocaine in his system and weighed under two pounds. He was also blind. Several times as an infant, he narrowly escaped death. Later, an aunt rescued him from foster care and raised him in her home, introducing him to Jesus at a young age. The story pulled us in, and we wanted to know more.

It turned out that even though he had no sight, he had perfect pitch and learned to play the piano. He also had a strong singing voice, which took him to the stage. In the video we watched, this blind young man stood in front of a large audience singing (grab your Kleenex) “Open the Eyes of My Heart.” It caught my breath.

I looked at that boy’s face as he sang, knowing couldn’t see anything at all, and the words of the song haunted me. I felt like that was a picture of me, having no ability to see the Savior with my physical eyes yet longing to see Him with the eyes of my heart. Does that feel like you, too?

Moses had an experience seeing the Lord on Mount Sinai. He had a rich, intimate relationship with God and summoned the boldness to ask to see Him. God didn’t allow Moses to see His face, but he allowed him to see His back.

I’m not as bold as Moses. I’m not asking to see a physical manifestation of God in this life, but I want to see him more clearly, spiritually. That can only be accomplished over time as I spend time with Him, living in obedience, digging into His word, worshiping, praying, and listening when He speaks to my heart. And one day, when I step into His presence, I will see Him face to face, and know Him as I am known.

I’ve been humming the tune by Michael W. Smith all day and letting the words sink in–

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see you, I want to see you…

“Lord God, we desire to see You in a deeper way. Plant that desire more firmly in our hearts; give us ears to hear and eyes to see.”

For His Glory

Cherie Williams (www.cherieharbridgewilliams.com)
TRBC Women’s Life