But, as it is written,
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Hymn – Open My Eyes, That I May See
Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my eyes—illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth Thou sendest clear; and while the wave-notes fall on my ear, ev’rything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my ears—illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth ev’rywhere. Open my heart and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my heart—illumine me, Spirit divine!
The Scriptures teach that our faith in Christ employs all of our God-given senses:
SIGHT—“Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 45:22).
HEARING—“Hear, and your soul shall live” (Isaiah 55:3).
SMELL—“Thy name is like ointment poured forth” (Song of Solomon 1:3).
TOUCH—“If I may but touch His garment, I shall be well” (Matthew 9:21).
TASTE—“O taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8).
– Ken Osbeck
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