“Instantly something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he regained his sight.” (Acts 9:18 NLT)
Cataracts cause clouding of the lenses of the eyes, leading to blurry vision. Since this issue develops gradually as people age, many just accept it as part of life. They do not realize the extent of their visual impairment and thus delay getting corrective surgery.
Similarly, many of us do not realize that we are spiritually blind. We look at everything through lenses clouded by worldly values and jaded attitudes. We hang around with others who also have hazy vision.
Saul kept doing what came naturally to him until he was incapacitated. Then, he stopped in his tracks and submitted to supernatural healing. Unless we come to a point of total desperation, like Saul, we too continue to operate with scales on our eyes. However, God is compassionate. He gets our attention, takes us aside, and asks us to yield to His ministrations. If we surrender, He grants healing, clarity, and purpose.
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