We have been busy at work getting together all of the paperwork to file for the closing on this house and our new house. That means long weeks of waiting. While waiting, I have been going back and watching all of the episodes of the original CSI television series. (What can I say- I have always loved mysteries and crime television.)
Anyway, it was during a recent viewing that one of the characters said something like, “Grissom always said people forget to LOOK UP!” They were referring to the actual act of moving the eyes upward to look for evidence, but it hit me just how true these words actually are.
In today’s world….
People forget to LOOK UP from their phones to interact with the people around them.
People forget to LOOK UP from their sorrow over small things to see the faces of the people who are even more depressed and lonely than they are.
People forget to LOOK UP from their to-do lists to see the faces of those around them who need help or a shoulder to lean on.
People forget to LOOK UP from their list of needs to see the blessings that already exist in their life.
People forget to LOOK UP from their everyday lives to see the miraculous world that the Lord created for us in all of its beauty.
People forget to LOOK UP from their feelings of guilt to see the redemption and forgiveness that God offers!
Isaiah 51:6 says-
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.
Today, will you make a point to LOOK UP? Lift your face and truly look at the faces of those around you, try to make a connection; look at the beauty of this world that the Lord has provided for us, and whisper a “Thank you”; forget your feelings of guilt and accept the eternal forgiveness that God provides.
Lord, each day help me to remember to LOOK UP at the bounty of blessings you provide, help me to LOOK UP and try to look for opportunities to bless others, and help me LOOK UP to show others just how they can accept the forgiveness you offer.
Renewal and Refuge 