Day 10 – Spiritual Cataracts
(Psa 19:8 ) The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
What are cataracts? According to Webster, cataracts are:
A clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light.
Do you have spiritual cataracts? When one is discouraged, his spiritual eyes have become clouded. Why do I say that? If you suffer from discouragement, look at your Bible reading life. ARE you reading? Chances are you are not because you do not feel motivated to read. Cataracts are progressive. One does not develop them overnight. In fact, many times one does not know that they even have them until their vision has been obstructed quite a bit. It’s the same with our spiritual eyes, dear friend. You allow discouragement to come in bit by bit and then deep discouragement has arrived! What’s the remedy?
(Psa 51:10) Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Confess your sin before God – tell Him you’ve failed and have allowed your spiritual eyes to become clouded. Ask Him to create in you a clean heart and to renew your spirit! What is the result of such a prayer?
(Psa 51:12) Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
God will restore your sight and your joy. Noah Webster defines uphold as “To support; to sustain; to keep from falling or slipping.” The Lord will keep you from falling and slipping with His free spirit! How? If you stay in the Word and allow the Word to cleanse you, the Lord will clean your heart, renew your spirit and restore your joy, and will keep you from falling!
Oh Christian, isn’t that a beautiful picture of the love of our Heavenly Father? Won’t you overcome your discouragement today? You can – with the Lord’s help.
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