“Peter, along with John, looked straight at him and said, ‘Look at us.’” (v. 4)

Are your eyes open?

Because the needy are all around us.

We get so used to these religiously polished lives. We clean up our morals. We show up at church. We give up just enough of our means to feel obedient. In short, we live and move as churched people.

The problem is this: That life gives us a kind of tunnel vision…

…and we miss the neighbor in need on our doorsteps.

Don’t get so locked into a routine that you step over the hurting to keep it. Instead, open your eyes. Give some other the dignity of your full attention. And don’t wait until you think you have something for them. Trust Christ, and love them, and see how He works through you.

It starts when church people pause their pattern and pay attention. Look for them, and love them—and let Jesus shine through your eyes.

— Tyler