God's Glory Church

“I will give You as a testament to the people… to open the eyes of the blind.” — Isaiah 42:6-7

Genevieve was the “eyes” for her three children, who were born with congenital cataracts. Whenever they headed to their village in the West African Republic of Benin, she strapped the baby to her back and held the hands of the two older ones, always on the lookout for danger. In a culture where blindness was considered the result of witchcraft, Genevieve was desperate and begged God for help.

One day, a man from the village told her about the “Ships of Mercy” – a medical service that performs important operations, following the example of Jesus Christ, who gave hope and healing to the poor. Not sure if the doctors would be able to help, she went to them anyway. When the children woke up after the operations, they could see!

In the Bible, it is often mentioned how God went to meet those who were surrounded by darkness and brought them His light. The prophet Isaiah proclaimed that God would be “a Light to the Gentiles” (Is. 42:6), to “open the eyes of the blind” (v. 7), restoring not only physical sight, but also spiritual vision. God also promised to “hold firmly by the hands” of His people (v. 6). He restored sight to the blind and brought light to those in darkness.

If you feel that darkness has overtaken you, hold on to hope by accepting the promises of a loving Father and asking for His light.

How did God physically or spiritually open your eyes? How can He heal you of blindness?

Heavenly Father, You do not want anyone to live in darkness. Show your love to those who are blinded by something, so that they see.

By Amy Buescher Pye