“. . .the eye is a complex optical system which collects light from the surrounding environment, regulates its intensity through a diaphragm, focuses it through an adjustable assembly of lenses to form an image, converts this image into a set of electrical signals, and transmits these signals to the brain through complex neural pathways that connect the eye via the optic nerve to the visual cortex and other areas of the Don K. Wiehe District Sectretary/Treasurer brain.” -Wikipedia If the human eye were a camera, its resolution would be 576 megapixels. What an amazing human organ! What an incredible gift from our heavenly Father! Around 2010 I was personally reminded how precious eyesight is. I had a tear in my right eye which required no surgery and then a couple months later a tear in my left eye which required laser surgery to prevent damage to my retina. My eye doctor in Seguin took my situation very seriously and that very day I was in downtown San Antonio having surgery. My eyesight was preserved. Physical blindness is such a challenging disability but more so is spiritual blindness. Friends of ours who have been physically blind do incredibly well with every aspect of life. Those who are spiritually blind struggle with so many aspects of life. 8 South Texas Assemblies of God Ministries
Fanny Crosby - (March 24 1820 – February 12 1915), was an American lyricist most famous for her Protestant Christian hymns. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000 despite being blind from shortly after birth. Fanny is quoted saying “If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind...for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.” “Oh what a happy soul am I although I cannot see, I am resolved that in this world contented I shall be. How many blessings I enjoy that other people don't. To weep and sigh, because I'm blind? I cannot and I won’t." But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ. 2 Corinthians 3:14 NLT If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing. Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4