Over the past few years, unfortunately I neglected taking any action to improve my failing eyesight.
Finally, earlier this year I was advised to schedule an appointment upon discovering that a new prescription for my progressive lenses just wasn’t going to cut it. Then I had to wait nearly two months for an appointment with my ophthalmologist of choice.
I knew cataract surgery was inevitable.
My earlier optometry examination also uncovered early stages of macular degeneration as well, which should not have surprised me at all since my dad had serious issues with his vision later in life.
Age-related macular degeneration is quite prevalent in those fortunate to live longer than normal lives.
Paveloff Vision Center provided a comprehensive approach to my vision concerns, and Dr. Michael Paveloff performed the outpatient surgeries without a hitch.
Yes, I’m so thankful for improved vision and look forward to keeping my driver’s license for years to come, and continuing to write many future essays for the Lord.
And, it looks as though I just may continue serving my insurance clients a bit longer as well.
What I’ve learned through this whole process is just how important good vision can be in all our endeavors. I now see the world much more clearly, and I must admit it’s more vividly colorful as well.
Perhaps more important than our actual physical vision, we’d be wise to develop a clearer vision of the spiritual circumstances taking place all around us. You see, things are not always as they appear.
The Apostle Paul speaks to this subject in 1 Corinthians 13:12: “Now, we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.”
Many have been blessed with the miraculous indwelling of the Holy Spirit. And, those of us so blessed can see much more clearly certain things that are not visible to those who are simply focused on the things of this world.
Should I one day be faced with loss of vision, I personally prefer physical loss over spiritual loss. After all, our other senses will at least somewhat compensate for our loss of sight.
But loss of our spiritual insight will leave us quite distant from our Lord and His heavenly benefits.
Let’s turn to scripture for a bit more insight.
In James 1:22-25 we’re instructed, “Do not merely listen to the word, and deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it — he will be blessed in what he does.”
Yes, I’m so thankful for improved vision. Yet, what I long for is better vision in spiritual matters that I know are most important in all our lives.
Jesus instructs us in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
So, I pray that you will trust in Christ as Savior and Lord and that God will fill you with His Holy Spirit!