Elisha and his servant once faced a hostile army. (2 Kings 6:8-23) The servant was overawed by the force of the enemy’s army (2 Kings 6:15), but Elisha had confidence in God, assuring his servant that ‘those who are with us are more than those who are with them‘ (2 Kings 6:16) and praying ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ (2 Kings 6:17) Ultimately, the servant’s eyes were opened to see ‘hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.’ (2 Kings 6:17) Spiritual vision can see the invisible and has faith in the sovereignty of God, even when it cannot see.

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians was for spiritual wisdom and enlightenment:  ‘I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. (Eph 1:17-19) We need spiritual vision to know God better, to take hold of the hope to which He calls us (a hope that is resilient and enduring), to live in the security of the inheritance God has for us and to access the power of God which is available to all who believe. Such vision will ensure we thrive spiritually, secure in the knowledge that God is in control and that He is working all things together for good (Rom 8:28-29).