The Eye: Window to the Heart

It is often said that our eyes are the window to our heart. Jesus remarked about this: Mk 7:20-23 “For from within, out of the human heart, come evil thoughts….” But, when Jesus enters our heart our eyes are enlightened to know spiritual wisdom and revelation (Eph 1:18). We are now cleansed and we can reveal Jesus’ love through our eyes to others. Today in Prov 21 we read about our heart as well as our eyes. In scripture the eye is referred to as the lamp of our body; we might say that our eyes reveal what our life is within. 

As you read Prov 21, look at the different people that the writer exposes. Take some principles from this chapter and turn them into questions. Example: 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. Thus you can ask: Am I demonstrating righteousness and justice? Is my attitude haughty and proud? 

Although the writer pinpoints women two times, the principle can be carried over for all family members. To that end, ask: Am I being contentious or calm and easy going? Would my family rather live on a rooftop or in the house with me? Am I quarrelsome or seeking peaceful solutions? Is my mouth guarded so that only those words that come forth are pleasing and honoring to the Lord? 

Prov 21:31 points out that although a horse is prepared for the day of battle, the victory is from the Lord. Ask: When I am successful, am I giving the Lord praise or taking it as my own accomplishment?

Check your eyes and your heart today and ask: What is my eye/heart revealing to God, to myself and to others? Pick a verse from this chapter to guide you through this day.