by Jim Wise
The lame beggar was looking for money to get through life for another day, while Peter and John were looking for an opportunity to give someone life for eternity. The Holy Spirit was at work and Peter and John were His instruments. As Peter directed his gaze at the man, the man fixed his attention on Peter and John. Luke's use of the eyes reflects the idea that "the eyes are the window to the soul" and the thought in Ephesians 1:18 which says, "…so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you...."
We like the apostles should be looking for someone with whom we can share the gift of eternal life through the gospel message. We are not responsible for bringing anyone to faith in Jesus, but we do have the job of sharing the good news of the gospel. While this world is not our home, it is our mission field preparing us for home.
The lame beggar was looking for money to get through life for another day, while Peter and John were looking for an opportunity to give someone life for eternity. The Holy Spirit was at work and Peter and John were His instruments. As Peter directed his gaze at the man, the man fixed his attention on Peter and John. Luke's use of the eyes reflects the idea that "the eyes are the window to the soul" and the thought in Ephesians 1:18 which says, "…so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you...."
We like the apostles should be looking for someone with whom we can share the gift of eternal life through the gospel message. We are not responsible for bringing anyone to faith in Jesus, but we do have the job of sharing the good news of the gospel. While this world is not our home, it is our mission field preparing us for home.
The words of the hymm "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" reflect the thought:
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.