Seeing through God’s eyes

Call To Prayer

Title: Seeing Through God’s Eyes

By: Wale Lasisi

Date: 24.07.2025

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.(Joshua 1:8)

“You become who and what you see.” This simple truth carries profound spiritual weight. Every day, we are confronted with images—some from the world, others from our past, and still others formed by our own fears. But the most powerful image we can ever behold is the one God gives us through His Word.

What do you see when you look at your children? Do you see stubbornness and rebellion, or do you see future world changers, leaders, innovators, and kingdom ambassadors who are navigating the challenges of growth? Your perspective shapes your response. When we view people, situations, or even ourselves through the lens of the Word, our perspective shifts from criticism to calling, from frustration to faith.

Peter knew what it meant to toil without results. “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net” (Luke 5:5, NKJV). That moment was a turning point, not because Peter tried harder, but because he obeyed the Word. When Jesus spoke, circumstances responded. What changed wasn’t the fish; it was Peter’s obedience to the Word.

Many today are still toiling in life: working hard, pushing forward, but seeing little change. Could it be that we are neglecting the divine provision and direction available to us in God’s Word? Later, Peter declared, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). And in 1 John 1:1, he testified of what he had seen, touched, and handled, which is the Word of Life.

The Word of God isn’t a distant doctrine. It is alive, present, and powerful. It reveals who God is and who we are in Him. Scripture says:

“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…” (1 Peter 2:9)

Anywhere the water is, the Spirit is ready to brood (Genesis 1:2). Wherever the Word is honored, the Spirit moves. If we want to see transformation in ourselves, our families, and our communities, we must return to the Word, believe it, speak it, and live by it.

Prayer point:

Let us thank God for His word today.  Let’s pray that the Lord opens our eyes to see through His Word and let His Word shape our perspective daily.

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