“Leave them alone; they are blind guides of blind people. And if a person who is blind guides another who is blind, both will fall into a pit” (Matthew 15:14).
The one who has been given sight should look and truly see. The Lord has come that we may have sight, for in Him, there is light and life. He is the Light and He gives life. But there are those who think they know better. In their arrogance they speak words that entice the people of this age away from the truth. Do not be led astray by smooth words. Hear and understand the word of the Lord and live into the life He gives through faith.
Lord, I have heard many words that tickle my fancy. Your word is forever, for You have spoken the words of eternal life. Lead me away from the blind guides in this world, to hearing You where Your word is spoken, in order that I may grow ever more deeply in the truth You have revealed. Let me see, if only a few steps at a time, the path You have set before me so that I may not fall into the pit.
Lord Jesus, so many complain against the truths You have spoken. Humble me so that I see more clearly those places where I rebel against You. Guide me to hope in You alone. Lead me to follow where You go so that I may be conformed to You. Through all that comes in this life let me neither listen to, nor be, a blind guide, but one whose hope is always in the truth that You alone save. Amen.
