Open My Eyes, Lord
“Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.”
— Psalm 119:18 (NKJV)
How often do we open our Bibles, read a passage of Scripture, and move on with our day without truly understanding what God is trying to teach us?
Sometimes we read Scripture looking for answers to our questions, confirmation of our decisions, or encouragement for what we’re going through. But how often do we simply ask God to open our eyes to what He wants us to see, rather than what we want to find?
Psalm 119:18 is a simple but powerful prayer. The psalmist isn’t asking God to change His Word. He’s asking God to change his ability to see and understand it.
There’s a difference between reading God’s Word and allowing God’s Word to read us.
We can study Scripture, memorize verses, and even teach others, yet still miss what God is revealing about our own hearts.
Sometimes the very Scripture we’ve read a hundred times suddenly speaks to us in a way we’ve never experienced before. The words haven’t changed. But perhaps our hearts have become more receptive, our circumstances have changed, or we’ve finally slowed down long enough to listen.
That’s why we need the Holy Spirit to guide us into understanding, not just intellectually, but spiritually.
Here’s my challenge for you today:
Before you open your Bible, take a moment and pray Psalm 119:18.
Ask God to remove your assumptions, your pride, your distractions, and anything else that might prevent you from receiving what He wants to teach you.
And when He reveals something, don’t just acknowledge it. Apply it.
Because the purpose of studying God’s Word isn’t simply to become more knowledgeable about God. It’s to grow closer to Him and become more like Christ.
Reflection: When was the last time you opened your Bible without an agenda and simply asked God, “Lord, what do You want to show me today?”
Remember: Sometimes we don’t need a new revelation. We need our eyes opened to the truth God has already placed before us.
Have a blessed day!
Rev. Carlos Figueroa
TheFreeBible.org
