Lately, I have been having trouble seeing correctly. The ophthalmologist tells me I have cataracts on both eyes, so I will have surgery later in January. The cataracts are impairing my sight more in one eye than in the other. My son set my computer screen with larger print, but I still find it hard to see the words. In addition, I have double vision. In church, I see double of everything, even the pastor! On the big screen, he puts up Scripture verses and important points during his message. I find that if I close one eye, I can see it right; it is no longer double.

A dear friend at church seems to sense when I am becoming discouraged, and she comes to my rescue at just the right time. The Spirit of God brings Scripture to her mind and mine to encourage me when it is needed most. Believers have a blessed hope in knowing Jesus Christ. Here are a couple of passages that have helped me the most:

Hebrews 12:2 – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (NIV)

John 14:1-4 – Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (NIV)

Our bodies are precious. Sight is precious. We should never take it for granted. Fanny Crosby was blind from a very young age, but with her hope in Christ, she was able to sing, "Face to face".

Face to face with Christ my Saviour,
Face to face — what will it be
When with rapture I behold Him,
Jesus Christ who died for me?
Face to face I shall behold Him,
Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory,
I shall see Him by and by!
       Carrie E. Breck

1 Corinthians 13:12a – Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. (NIV)

Despite our physical problems and worries, let us — like Fanny Crosby — fix our eyes on Jesus!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness to us on a daily basis. Thank You for Your Son going to the cross to die for our sin. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and to show Your love to family, friends, and neighbours. Amen.

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