Day 3 of New Sight

They started waiting at the gate at 6 a.m.  (Yes, we were starting at 9 a.m.)  Most have walked here.

They moved to wait along the building before being called to sit in the waiting area.  From there they came into the chapel to wait in either the line for reading glasses or an exam if they had other troubles.  For three straight days, they have waited as many as 6 hours just to see whether or not they need glasses.  Few bring along water.  Some buy the 10 cent bread that is available and have a drink of water from the fountain.  

For what?  Some need glasses for work.  Some can't even read but want 'reading' glasses so they can sew or cook.  Some just have never had an eye exam and would like to know.  Throughout the week, we have heard many of the older folks say that they can't wait to be able to read their Bible again.  The patience they have to receive a simple pair of glasses is amazing.    So many lessons here for us.

The only one I can write about now though is that whatever our daily life brings, the Lord has promised that we will see Him soon.  We can wait patiently for that day as we get the gift that each day brings.  One day a pair of eyeglasses.  One day time spent with family.  One day working hard to accomplish a task.  But in the end, the assurance that we will see, with our own eyes  - no glasses, the salvation that is guaranteed by the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus.  So pick up your Bible, and your glasses if you need them, and read again the great story of His love.

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