“Because a loveless world,” said Jesus, “is a sightless world.”
John 14:23 MSG
Scripture reminds us repeatedly how important it is to have a vision. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish. That sounds pretty serious to me.
We must be able to see the world, specifically people, through the eyes of God. Hate runs rampant in our world, and many choices, reactions, and opinions are fueled by hatred. We struggle to see beyond ourselves because we live in a self-centered world. “Love everyone” is painted on banners, but cancel culture slams the door on others, ruining lives.
We must have vision. We must be able to see beyond what is right in front of us, and to do that, we must have love. Love for God and love for our brothers and sisters. If we don’t have love, what do we truly possess? 1 Corinthians 13:2 tells us that we could do many incredible things, but if we didn’t love others, we would have nothing.
“And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.”
1 Corinthians 13:2 ESV
Love that person that has walked away from truth. Love the person that you know has gossiped about you and hurt you. Love the person struggling with addiction or mental illness.
If we loved more, would we be able to see more clearly?
