When Job was accused by his friends of suffering because of sin, he confidently defended his integrity. He had made a covenant with his eyes, knowing—as Jesus later warned—that the eye can be a gateway to lust (Matthew 5:29). Jesus’ strong language about plucking out the offending eye highlights the danger of spiritual blindness. While we care for our natural eyes, we must also guard our spiritual vision. Eyes can also bring blessing. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Peter, James and John saw Jesus in radiant glory, a moment Peter never forgot: We were eyewitnesses of His majesty (2 Peter 1:16). Though we can’t share that literal vision, we can still ‘see’ Jesus through faith, Scripture and obedience. As the hymn reminds us, Turn your eyes upon Jesus … and the things of earth will grow strangely dim. Let us daily lift our eyes and focus on Him, walking in the light of His glory and grace.
