Restored Vision: Seeing God's Purpose Clearly

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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | May 25 2025 | Acts 9:18

KEY VERSE: “Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptised. " Acts 9:18 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

Saul’s physical sight was restored as a symbol of his spiritual awakening. His blindness represented his lack of understanding, but as the scales fell, he clearly saw the world and God’s purpose for his life. This moment marked a turning point as Saul embraced his calling and was baptised in faith.

Sometimes, we may struggle with spiritual "blindness," unable to see God’s plans or recognise His presence in our lives, even though our physical sight may be intact. Through prayer, Scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit, God removes the “scales” from our eyes, enabling us to see His purpose.

Sight is everything when it comes to achieving purpose. As it’s been said, if you cannot see it, you cannot achieve it. This seeing is both with the physical eyes and your mind’s eyes. You must be able to conceive the vision in your spirit to achieve it. God is interested in making the vision clearer by curing our spiritual blindness.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Your sight is what you see physically and, more importantly, spiritually. Engage God through His word and prayer, and let that spiritual eye also be open. For with that, you will see His purpose.

PRAYER:

Lord, restore my vision. Help me see Your plans for my life and walk in obedience to Your will. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

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DAILY word study: SCALES

The word scales in Acts 9:18 is translated from the Greek word λεπίδες (lepides), meaning thin flakes or small layers that cover or obscure. The root λεπίς is used for things like fish scales or flakes of skin—anything that creates a barrier over the surface.

In Saul’s case, the “scales” were both literal and symbolic. They pointed to a deeper spiritual blindness—an inability to recognise truth or see God’s direction clearly.

God didn’t just heal Saul’s eyes. He removed the barrier to his vision, his purpose, and his future. These “scales” can take many forms—pride, unbelief, fear, bitterness, or self-dependence. When God removes them, you begin to perceive life through divine clarity.

Reflection:

Ask God to remove whatever is dulling your spiritual sight. Because when He clears your vision, He also redirects your path.