02/05/2020 SIGHT & INSIGHT
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:
Carrots are probably one of the best known good foods for the eyesight. Carrots are rich in beta carotene and lutein, which are antioxidants that help prevent eye damage. According to Healthline, yellow carrots contain the most lutein, which may also prevent Macular Degeneration. See https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-carrots-good-for-your-eyes#carrots-and-eye-health. Macular Degeneration is an age-related medical condition that 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.
Other 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
Zeaxanthin is another powerful antioxidant, which helps to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.