The Sight That Dazzles
Tuesday, March 31, 2026Key Verse
“When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them…” (Joshua 7:21).
Text — Joshua 7: 19 – 25
Message
The human eye has the incredible potentials of resolution of approximately 576 megapixels which is higher than most digital cameras with a field view of around 180 degrees horizontally and 135 degrees vertically. It can track moving objects at a speed of 100 degrees per second and focus on an object as close as ten centimetres. It is a great gift of our Creator for sight.
Achan, a soldier in Israeli army put this wonderful gift to the wrong use. He was extremely covetous and flagrantly disobeyed the instruction of God in the conquest of Jericho. He flouted the tenth commandment. His sinful action brought a shameful defeat to the soldiers of Israel. He eventually lost his life, family and property for this criminal act. He never lived to enjoy all that dazzled to his uncontrolled sight. Covetousness has destroyed great destinies and potentials of many young people. Beware of what your eyes see and your heart meditates on. Bring the whole of your senses under the control of the Spirit of God. The sight that dazzles sometimes holds the key to destruction.
Quote
Beware of what your eyes see
Challenge
Put your senses to positive uses.
Prayer for today
Lord, give me the grace to exercise control over my sight.