Fresh Eyes

This powerful message invites us into a transformative journey of developing fresh eyes through the Holy Spirit's revelation. Drawing from Ephesians 1:17-18, we discover that knowing God requires more than intellectual study—it demands a spirit of wisdom and revelation that enlightens the eyes of our understanding. The message challenges us to move beyond reading Scripture by rote, instead cultivating sensitivity to the Holy Spirit through intentional practices like silence, solitude, and meditative prayer. Through vivid personal illustrations—from misreading an exit sign to encountering rattlesnakes—we see how easily we can miss what's right in front of us when we're operating on autopilot. The Holy Spirit wants to give us fresh perspective, not necessarily changing what Scripture says, but helping us see it more clearly and deeply. This requires disciplined communion with God, where we learn to be still and listen rather than always speaking. The most striking insight is that what we accomplish in the spiritual realm through prayer far outweighs our natural activities, even when silence feels foolish or unproductive to our action-oriented minds.