keynote
lord, i want
to see!
Sight is a precious thing. By it we access the visible world with all its forms, colours and
distinctive patterns. Those with severe visual impairment develop other senses to compensate
for their lack of sight. But there can be no compensation or substitute for spiritual vision.
We need a miracle of vision just to see God. As in the first creation when God said, “Let there
be light!”, so the new creation begins with the light of his revelation making Jesus Christ visible
to the eyes of faith.
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light
of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6, ESV).
Spiritual vision exists, then, in order to see the light of God’s revelation. And this principle of
vision operates at every level of our spiritual life. We recall that the law of God was a revelation
of wisdom for life which “enlightens the eyes”. Vision is an essential part of living for God. It is
also a vital part of how we understand and do mission.
The simple, heart-felt prayer of the blind man who responded to the probing question of Jesus,
was that he might have sight. He wanted vision. Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for
you?” The reply was immediate, “Lord, let me recover my sight” (Luke 18:41). He knew what he
wanted. He knew what he needed. And he was desperate for it, “Lord, I want my vision back.”
The loss of physical vision is tragic, but not having spiritual vision is far worse. Without it we
cannot see God, we cannot live for God and we cannot serve God. That is why for the last six
months of 2016, KTLCC leaders sought God for fresh vision.
Colin Dye
Senior Minister
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These are momentous days, both challenging and stimulating. The political landscape at home
and abroad has been transformed in recent months. The shifting sands of public opinion have
altered our nations both culturally and socially. More shaking and potential instability lies ahead.
By the end of the next decade Britain will be a very different place.
How are we going to respond? I hope we understand that we cannot be passive by-standers.
We must engage in the battle for the soul of Britain and Europe. We must be active and vocal in
every area of society to ensure that the Christian voice is heard and that Christian people help
shape the future.
The 20:20 Vision, featured in this month’s Revival Times is the theme of our January Vision Week.
Get involved. Come and hear the challenge we will present. It is time for us all to renew our vision.
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