My daughter wrote a poem that was inspired by words from the prophet Amos. Twice the LORD asked him--What do you see? How we respond to events in the world around us is directly influenced by what we see. Our first response is usually in the flesh. But as Christians, we should be learning to look at everything through spiritual eyes that focus through the lens of the truth of scripture. How blessed we are to know that God's plan for the ages is unfolding according to His will under His divine oversight. Although the way it is unfolding is not according to my expectation, it is certainly in accordance with the prophecies of scripture. I hope you are blessed by her poem (used with permission).
“2020”
What do you see—disease and death?
Or the fruit of a Fall, the great unrest
What do you see—violence and hate?
Or the following of footsteps, misguided to date
What do you see—cancel culture?
Or a strategic weapon of our enemy vulture
What do you see—stubborn ignorance?
Or a clinging to what’s familiar, just trying to ‘make sense’
What do you see—fires and storms?
Or a merciful call to abandon societal norms
What do you see—isolation and fear?
Or the instinct within when no help is near
What do you see—anxiety and depression?
Or unidentified resources and incomplete solutions
What do you see—an overwhelming mess?
It’s why a Savior came to deliver us
What do you see—a Baby born in humility?
Or an invitation to know heavenly Nobility
What do you see—a powerless purpose?
Or a hope against hope Love died to offer us
What do you see—a future of uncertainty?
Or the sight of His vision fixed on eternity
