Matt 9:27-21 And when JESUS departed thence, two blind men followed HIM, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. And when HE was come into the house, the blind men came to HIM, and JESUS saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto HIM, Yea, LORD. Then touched HE their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And, their eyes were opened.... But they, when they were departed, spread abroad HIS fame in all that country. [King James translation]
Summary:
Two men who are blind make their way to JESUS. The men ask JESUS to have mercy on them (each man asking for himself and his companion). When JESUS asks them if they believe that HE is able to heal them, they say: "Yes LORD." According to their faith, they are healed. When the men leave JESUS, they spread the news about JESUS all over the region.
Food For Sight:
Macular degeneration is an age-related medical condition which affects older adults and results in the loss of sight. It is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans older than age 55 years.
Some foods that are considered good for sight include:
- Dark green leafy vegetables – According to the Mayo Clinic, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high concentrations in broccoli, spinach, peas, and other green vegetables.) Foods with omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed, almonds
- Foods with antioxidants are those which are rich in vitamins A, C, E (berries, oranges, etc).
Prevention:
- Avoid cigarette smoke. Stop smoking and avoid being around areas where people smoke
- Manage your other health conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes)
- Get regular eye exam. If you are older than 40 get exams every 2-4 years. If you are older than 65 get an eye exam every 1-2 years. If you have a family history of macular degeneration (or other sight problems) you may need eye examinations more frequently.
See, Mayo.clinic.com
Food For Thought And Prayer
Spiritual blindness can be more crippling and more harmful to our relationships with others and our relationship with GOD than physical blindness. For example, except for Christmas and Thanksgiving, do we put on blinders to the needs of children (in juvenile facilities, in hospitals, in foster care), the needs of family, or the needs of those in our places of worship? Are we willing to let GOD "enlarge our vision?"
Could it be that we miss opportunities because our "vision" and our faith are "too small?"
Can you envision HIM doing "exceeding abundantly," "above all that we ask of think," "infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes" and "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine?" (Ephesians 3:20; King James, New International, and Living Bible translations) If not, it is time for a spiritual examination.
So, pray for greater sight and insight. Determine to follow HIM. Continue to enjoy your Koinonia experience. And, Be Blessed!
