Wednesdays in the Word: Verse O

Monday, Lynne interviewed Jerushah Armfield, who is one of Billy Graham's granddaughters. She, along with her brothers, compiled a book of stories about people whose lives have been impacted by his longstanding ministry.

Jerushah was delightful, and one thing in particular she said caught my attention. She said her grandfather is 95 years old, and for as long as she can remember, he's always had Scripture verses taped to his bathroom mirror.

She said in recent years, as his health and eyesight have declined, she's noticed the font on those verses...increasing.

Then she said, "I love it that he still wants to study the Word. I think if I were a 95 year old Billy Graham, I might think...You know? I think I've got it. But he doesn't. He just asks for bigger font and keeps feeding his hunger for the Word."

That's what is on my mind today when I see this verse:

Regardless of the state of your physical eyes, what a prayer of the heart this can be!

To come before the Lord and ask for wisdom and understanding. To ask to see new things in familiar words. To be shown something you've never seen before and suddenly...be opened up to a whole new way of thinking.

He's got so much to teach, but you can only learn if you have a willing heart.

And my friend, I would venture to say if a 95 year old Billy Graham, with failing health and eyesight can ask for open eyes to see new and wonderful things...we have no excuse.