God's sovereignty extends over both physical and metaphorical sight, encompassing understanding and comprehension. He declares that He blinds, either as a punishment for sin or as part of His purpose. He opens the eyes of His children according to what is appropriate, and He also closes their eyes, whether as judgment or mercy. In His mercy, He has concluded humanity in unbelief, blinding the spiritual eyes of those He will work with in later ages, so that He may show mercy to all. When the time is right, He will open the eyes of those He has blinded for now. In the account of Adam and Eve, their eyes were opened through eating of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Satan did not open or close their eyes but offered an alternative narrative that eased their rejection of what God had said. Similarly, he does not have the authority to open or close eyes; instead, he twists and distorts the truth, encouraging human nature to deceive itself about the truth that is available. Mankind is without excuse regarding the truth of God's existence, as they have suppressed that truth, closing their own eyes, with satan aiding them along the way. On the road to Emmaus, the two disciples' eyes were restrained until Jesus opened their eyes to see the things they could not comprehend before. The true God had closed Israel's eyes, blinding them, and He was now opening the eyes of those few He was calling to heal their minds. For those who are perishing, the gospel of the Kingdom of God is veiled, and their minds are blinded, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ should shine on them.

Before your eyes were opened, you could not see things clearly. You might have heard words and perceived a faint light, but nothing was distinct or well-defined. No matter how detailed the description, with your eyes closed, clarity remained elusive. This mirrors the state of the world and our own past regarding spiritual matters. We received fragments of information, yet we could not truly discern spiritual truths, leaving us uncertain of our direction. Until the blindness is miraculously removed by God, there is no opportunity to grasp truth as He intends. Even perceiving isolated bits of spiritual truth is insufficient for salvation. God's intervention goes beyond merely allowing us to see fragments; it involves a profound revelation that sets us apart. This miracle of opened eyes is not a one-time event but a continuous process. Even after initial revelation, the mind requires ongoing work from God to remove lingering blindness, a process that persists throughout our lives. This opening of the eyes is evident in moments of sudden recognition, as when the disciples finally saw and understood after their minds were clouded by doubt and preconceptions. God does not forcefully close our eyes but allows natural blindness to persist until He intervenes. When He does, as seen in the breaking of bread with the disciples, the light dawns, and recognition of truth becomes possible. This miracle places us in a unique position to choose freely, to follow the path He reveals, building character through conscious decisions based on the truth He unveils.

Before the intellectual eyes of the mind are miraculously opened, the perception of spiritual things from God Himself remains indistinct. Like eyes shut, unable to discern shapes clearly, the unconverted struggle to perceive the spiritual truths God desires to reveal. Efforts to understand fall short of what is truly needed to operate successfully in that realm. Many in the world, until they begin to know Him, feel uneasy, foolish, suspicious, uncomfortable, unsure, distrustful, or even fearful when confronted with spiritual matters. They possess bits of true information mixed with much disinformation, unable to discern the true shape of spiritual realities. God must reveal Himself, the real Jesus, the true purpose of life, and His truth to us. Without this revelation, there is no open door to the unconverted. Even converted individuals can misunderstand or disbelieve God's truth at times, as seen with the apostles who, despite being with Jesus for years, sometimes failed to grasp His teachings or believe His words. They could see, yet not fully see, and seeing was not always believing. However, when truth was revealed, they repented quickly and recovered their faith. God has opened the minds of those He calls, granting access to His presence, as if entering through His front door to have communion with Him. This is an awesome gift, a blessing that enables understanding of truths that billions in the world cannot grasp. Appreciation for what He has done in opening our eyes should inspire thankfulness and a willingness to stand before Him without fear, recognizing the privilege of this divine revelation.

God's calling transforms lives by opening spiritual eyes to His reality and purpose, a process vividly illustrated in Abraham's journey. When God calls, He enables the spiritually dead to hear His voice, unplugs their ears, and opens their eyes to the truth they previously could not perceive. This divine intervention sparks effective faith, connecting every element of spiritual life to the recognition of God's existence and the practical application of His knowledge. Without this opening of the mind, no amount of evidence would suffice to awaken saving faith, leaving individuals blind to spiritual realities despite God's abundant revelation. Abraham, as the prototype of a converted life, exemplifies this transformation. His calling compelled him to leave Babylon, severing ties with his country, kindred, and near relatives without hesitation or specific direction. His response was immediate and resolute, driven by a newfound awareness of God that redirected his entire existence. This dramatic shift mirrors the experience of all whom God calls, as their perception of others and of Him changes through the spiritual eyes He grants. No longer viewing life carnally, they see potential in others and recognize a new Object in Christ, toward Whom their desires and requirements are now directed. This opening of eyes is not earned but is an act of sovereign grace, as seen in Abraham, who was a heathen before God called him alone. His mind was arrested and reshaped by God's revelation, necessitating a clean and permanent break from his former life of 70 years. Similarly, those called by God must undergo a complete separation from their past, a process that may take years but fundamentally alters their relationships and priorities. Through this divine act, a new man is created within, aligning life toward God's purpose with new desires and a renewed perspective shaped by His love and calling.