September 24, 2023: Eyes Wide Open - Keri Ladoucer

The phrase Jesus uses about the “eye being the lamp of the body” was a Jewish idiom that spoke about generosity; this is why the word “healthy” in the NIV translation can also refer to “generous.”  It seems then, Jesus teaches that generosity brings about light within us, a light that reflects the generosity of God.  Of course, speaking about generosity has fallen on hard times.  But if Jesus is inviting us to be generous, then this is something we need to pay attention to: remembering he is always inviting everyone toward full life – a life filled with light.  Jesus seems to be on to something.