How spiritual insight helps us make wise decisions and live with purpose

Imagine being able to see things not just with your eyes, but with your heart and spirit—like having a special kind of vision that helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. That’s what “keen spiritual eyesight” means, and it’s a gift that helps us connect to God, make better choices, and see people and situations through a lens of wisdom and compassion.

What Does Spiritual Eyesight Mean?

At its core, spiritual eyesight is the ability to see things the way God sees them—not just with our physical eyes, but with understanding and insight that comes from God’s Spirit. In the Bible, Ephesians 1:17-19 talks about our “eyes of understanding being enlightened,” so we can know the hope God has for us, the wealth of blessings available to us, and the amazing power He has for those who believe. In simple terms, it’s about having your spiritual “vision” turned on, so you don’t miss out on what God is trying to show you.

Why Is Keen Spiritual Eyesight Important?

God communicates with us every day—sometimes through thoughts, feelings, or that “gut instinct” people call intuition. But only those who have sharp spiritual eyesight will pick up on these messages. Many Christians don’t realize the hope, inheritance, or power that’s already theirs. Keen eyesight helps us tune in to these truths, so we can live confidently and make wise decisions.

How Do We Develop Sharp Spiritual Eyes?

Just like sharpening a knife, spiritual eyesight gets sharper with use. The Bible says that “iron sharpens iron”—meaning that when we spend time with God, read His Word, and use the authority He’s given us, our ability to see clearly in the spirit improves. Things like TV, magazines, and sports don’t sharpen us spiritually; only God’s Word can do that. Hebrews 4:12 describes the Bible as being “sharper than any two-edged sword,” able to cut through confusion and reveal the truth.

What Is Spiritual Intuition?

Sometimes, people talk about having “a sixth sense” or a gut feeling about something. In spiritual terms, this is called intuition—it’s a quick, deep understanding that doesn’t come from logic or reason, but from the Spirit of God living in us. While the world often relies on logic or hits a wall when things get tough (“I’m at the end of my rope!”), believers have direct access to God’s wisdom, which helps us know what to do even in tough situations.

Natural Eyes vs. Spiritual Eyes

Both our physical and spiritual eyes can look at the same situation, but see it very differently. With regular eyesight, we might be quick to criticize, judge, or show favoritism. But with spiritual eyesight, we see people with compassion and hope, regardless of their past. For example, we might see a person struggling, but instead of focusing on their mistakes, spiritual eyes see their potential and future.

The Sons of Issachar: A Biblical Example

The Bible mentions a group called the “sons of Issachar” who had special understanding of the times and knew what to do. Their insight helped guide a whole nation. This is a great example of how keen spiritual eyesight isn’t just about seeing—it’s about knowing how to act wisely in every situation, whether it’s in our families, careers, or communities.

How Do We Use Spiritual Eyesight in Everyday Life?

Having sharp spiritual eyesight means being able to judge situations fairly and truthfully, without jumping to conclusions based on appearances or gossip. It means letting God guide our hearts so we can respond with love, patience, and wisdom. Jesus himself saw beyond the surface and met people’s real needs.

Growing in Spiritual Sight Takes Time

Developing keen eyesight in the spirit doesn’t happen overnight. It takes discipline, maturity, and a willingness to let God work in us. We have to guard our hearts from bitterness and unforgiveness, and practice seeing people as God sees them—full of possibility and worthy of love.

Conclusion

Keen spiritual eyesight is a powerful gift that helps us discern what’s happening around us, make wise choices, and live with hope. It’s about seeing beyond the obvious, trusting God’s wisdom, and using that insight to bless others. As we grow in our relationship with God and spend time with His Word, our spiritual vision gets sharper, helping us walk confidently—even when the world seems confusing or uncertain.

Minister A Francine Green

August 2025