I’m a little dense sometimes. Well, maybe more than sometimes. Anyway,
I love the Michael W. Smith’s song, “Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord” but I
wasn't quite sure what it meant. The words “eyes of my heart” are clever and romantic but exactly
what do they mean?
In my study of Ephesians I found out. And it was like striking gold!
The “aha” light bulb came on and I danced around while I sang the song.
It’s a good thing I have my Bible study at home. Nobody wants to see me
dancing.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened and
opened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the
riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Ephesians 1:18
The word “eyes” in this verse is really
the Greek word "ophthalmous." We get all kinds of eye words in English from this…Ophthalmology
and such. So it means: eyes, sight, view, and insight.
The word “heart” is “kardis” in Greek.
We get all kinds of heart words like cardiology from this. It means: heart,
mind, character, inner self, and your center.
So the “eyes of my heart” is that
understanding and insight that is revealed in my innermost self. And that
definition doesn't make the best song lyrics. I like “eyes of my heart.”
Exactly what am I supposed to see with
my open heart? I’m supposed to catch a glimpse of:
1.
The hope of His
calling – the acceptance of the invitation of the gift of salvation and all the
blessings that go with it
2.
The riches of His
glory – the abundance of His character and majesty revealed to us and through
us
3.
The inheritance of
the saints – all the wonderful daily and future blessings given to us as
children of God
We are to walk and worship as we go
through this life with a heart expressing a clear understanding of just what we
have been given; hope, riches, and an inheritance.
Eyes open
Heart open
Shining in the light and riches of His Glory
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