Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” – Luke 10:23-24
Old Testament men of God, like David and Isaiah, who spoke of the coming Savior, were inspired by God to prophesy what Jesus would fulfill. Yet, they could only hope and wonder about when and how their words would come to pass. As Peter would later note, they longed to understand the fulfillment of their prophecies (1 Peter 1:10-13).
The disciples had an incredible privilege – a front row seat – to walk with Jesus, to witness His miracles, and see the prophecies fulfilled before their very eyes. Yet, they sometimes took this privilege for granted, failing to fully listen and obey. In that latter regard, they were not all that different from us today.
But we have that same privileged position today. We have the benefit of 2000 years of church history, the Bible written in many languages and versions, and access to a wealth of teachings and resources. This knowledge is a gift, but with it comes a responsibility – to live out the truths we know, to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, and to not take His Word for granted.
Loved ones, our access to God’s Word is a privilege, and we should take every pain to guard against allowing the familiarity to dull our wonder. Instead, let us approach the Bible with refreshed minds, and with the gratitude and responsibility that comes from knowing our Savior and this incredible story that we are so blessed to be a part of.
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