“Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into the ditch?” (Luke 6:39). These words of Jesus are not just rhetorical; they are a wake-up call. Today, there is a pressing need for spiritual sight. Without it, even the most well-intentioned person can be lost, misled, or ineffective.
The Bible’s depiction of the unsaved is sobering: they are dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1), lost (2 Corinthians 4:3), blind (2 Corinthians 4:4), and condemned without the Gospel (Mark 16:15-16). But this isn’t only about non-believers. Even within the body of Christ, partial blindness is a risk, particularly when believers are unable to discern truth, defend their faith, or follow God’s leading.
Sight, in the spiritual context, is urgent.
Why Sight Matters in the Life of a Believer
Spiritual blindness can exist even after salvation. A believer who neglects studying the Word, ignores the prompting of the Holy Spirit, or fails to recognise God’s voice is susceptible to error.
As Paul prayed for the Ephesian church: “That the eyes of your understanding be enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18), so we too must seek revelation knowledge. Romans 10:17 reminds us that “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Revelation births faith, and faith produces fruit.
The tragedy is that many believers walk in circles, not due to a lack of zeal, but a lack of sight. When truth is rehearsed consistently, it anchors itself in the heart. However, a lack of spiritual practice leads to dormancy. Just as unused muscles weaken, unexercised faith dulls spiritual discernment.
God wants to lead us more than we desire to be led. Psalm 73:24 says, “You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.” The Lord’s leadership is rooted in His love — He leads to protect, correct, and direct. Yet, the question remains: Are we willing to follow?
The Heart and Spiritual Sight
The condition of our heart plays a pivotal role in spiritual sight. Proverbs 3:5–6 instructs, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.”
It’s possible to claim faith in God but live with divided allegiance. When our hearts are surrendered, we are sensitive to God’s direction. Like David prayed in Psalm 119:18, “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” God honours the prayer of a sincere heart.
How God Leads and How to Follow
God does not leave His children to grope in darkness. Divine leading is real, tangible, and often multi-dimensional.
1. God Leads Through His Word
The Bible is the believer’s compass. It’s impossible to understand the will of God apart from His Word. Psalm 119:105 affirms, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Scripture provides moral clarity, doctrinal grounding, and spiritual direction. There is no valid revelation outside the Bible.
2. God Leads Through His Spirit
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth (John 16:13). As believers, the Spirit of God dwells within us, prompting, warning, and assuring. He’s not silent. The more we cultivate intimacy with God, the sharper our discernment becomes.
3. God Leads Through Counsel and Community
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). A spiritually wise community reinforces God’s voice in your life. It is also vital to serve faithfully in any space God places you. Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
4. God Leads Through Dreams and Visions
While God’s primary channel is His Word, He also leads through supernatural means. Job 33:14–16 says God speaks “in a dream, in a vision of the night” to give instruction and turn man from wrongdoing. Joseph’s life (Genesis 41) and Peter’s vision in Acts 10 are classic examples of divine direction through dreams.
God led Joseph in a dream to preserve a nation. He led the Magi in Matthew 2:12 to prevent danger. These supernatural leadings weren’t random—they were purposeful.
God still leads in such ways today, especially in areas like career, finance, and purpose. The keys? Pray (Jeremiah 33:3), study the Word (Psalm 119), seek counsel (Proverbs 15:22), and steward every resource and opportunity well (1 Corinthians 4:2).
Conclusion
Revelation without response is wasted.
It is not enough to know that God leads, we must act. James 1:22 urges us, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” If God is speaking and we’re not perceiving, the fault lies with us. As Job 33:14 says, “For God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not.”
The urgency of sight cannot be overstated. In God’s leading are not only instructions, but safety, alignment, and destiny. To see rightly is to live rightly. In a world full of noise and confusion, may we be people whose spiritual eyes are open, whose hearts are yielded, and whose lives are led by the Shepherd who gave His life for us.Let us not be blind leaders of the blind. Let us be those with sight; clear, faithful, and fully aligned to the God who sees the end from the beginning