“that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18)
When we think of God’s blessings, we often focus on things like health, safety, or material provision. But in Ephesians 1, Paul prays for something far greater: that believers would have spiritual eyes to recognize what they already possess in Christ. He wasn’t asking God to change their situation, but their vision. This kind of spiritual awareness is key to experiencing the hope, power, and wisdom promised to every believer.
Today, we often link the heart to emotion, but in biblical times, the heart represented the mind and will—the control center of life. That’s why Proverbs 4:23 says, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” Our choices and direction flow from how we think and what we believe. And hunger for spiritual truth always precedes walking in wisdom.
That’s why having an enlightened perspective is essential. Without it, we cannot live up to our calling in Christ; not because we lack resources, but because we don’t recognize them. At salvation, God illuminated your heart, turning on the light of your understanding (2 Corinthians 4:6). But for that light to guide your daily walk, your spiritual awareness must continue to grow. You see, being spiritually blind isn’t about intelligence—it’s about motive and desire.
As a believer, you have everything you need in Christ to make wise decisions and live with strength and power. You have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:14–16), giving you the ability to both understand biblical truth and live it out. The question is: do you want to? And if not, then what’s standing in the way? Oswald Chambers said it best, “God will never reveal more truth about himself until you have obeyed what you know already.”
Are you unsure of God’s will or struggling to follow His direction? Remember, you can’t choose rightly until you see clearly. The path to experiencing the hope, power, and wisdom promised in Scripture starts with an enlightened perspective. Is there a sinful attitude or worldly influence clouding your spiritual vision? Confess it. Don’t just ask God to change your circumstances—ask Him to open the eyes of your heart. That difficulty may be exactly what He’s using to sharpen your spiritual vision and deepen your dependence on Him.
