We can’t turn a blind eye

There are so many truly difficult, painful and troubling things in this world. 

And so often we would prefer not to see those things or let those things bring anxiousness or chaos into our own lives. 

You might even say to yourself “Not my problem” or “Not gonna let that crazy in here.”

But we can’t turn a blind eye to people in need. We can’t bury our head in the sand and ignore the problems in the world around us.

As Christians, we have tasted of the peace and joy of the Lord in our own hearts and in the church, and we are looking forward to the perfect paradise in heaven that God is preparing for us. But in the meantime, we are in a broken and fallen world, and we need to ask the Lord to open our eyes to the heartache around us. We need to ask the Lord to help us to know the difference between right and wrong and that He would instruct us about what is truly right and just. 

There is much injustice, unfairness and selfishness exhibited in many relationships and homes. Similarly, in corporations, Hollywood and Washington, there is much that is wrong. And we need the Lord to help us to see clearly when things that are said and done are against His holy and loving ways.

And when our eyes are opened we need the Lord to then help us know what to do.

Sometimes we just pray. Other times we seek to help others know the truth. Sometimes we may have to warn people. May we ask the Lord to open our eyes to what is wrong in the world around us so that we can pray, graciously point people to the truth in Christ and so that we can offer a helping hand to those who are in pain, abused, exploited, enslaved or all alone.

May we as Christians never seek the peace and solace of heaven so much that we ignore or disregard the people here on earth who are hurting or being mistreated by others.