“If your eye causes you to stumble, throw it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:47-48).
We think we see clearly. We do not. Would it not be better to see clearly in one eye than to see dimly with both eyes. We may work hard to get ahead in this world, but would it not be better to be maimed so that we live spending time with the Lord, seeking His will, and studying the word He has given us? We cling to what we know, but we have been offered to know by faith the One who we do not know.
Lord, You are not telling us to maim ourselves, but to live wholly for You. Lead me so that I live according to Your word and not according to the things of this fallen world. I cling to what I know, but what do I know? Help me to live for what is right and true. Grant me sight to see and a willingness to walk with You no matter what it may cost me in this life. Help me to live not trying to save my skin, but seeking the life which You offer.
Lord Jesus, You gave up Your body as the ultimate and final sacrifice so that all who believe could enter the journey of becoming like You. Help me, for I need more help than I can imagine. Take me out of my skin so that I am willing to give up everything I know for Your sake and the sake of Your kingdom. Guide me Lord in the way You know I need to go and help me each step of the way. Amen.
