looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
-Hebrews 12:2
The solar eclipse that we experienced today was a truly phenomenal event. Actually, it was a historical event. Many grabbed their special glasses and headed outside for the once in a lifetime occurrence. Others held parties and took selfies to commemorate the occasion.
Though it is rare that the moon totally obstructs our view of the sun, it is much more frequent that we allow things to obstruct our view of THE SON. It is so easy to allow our schedules to fill and our time with our savior to empty. We cram our lives with events, activities, and gatherings. We spend our time watching tv, scrolling through social media, or talking/texting on our phones. We have more to do than we have time to do it. Some of the things that require our time are great. Others are not. Either way, if it consumes our time it can begin to obstruct our view.
Whether you know it or not, when our view is obstructed everything is affected. The same way that staring directly at a solar eclipse can cause physical damage, allowing things to obstruct our view of Christ can cause spiritual damage. It's hard to reflect the SON if you don't spend time with the SON. Where does this show up the most? in our marriages and our homes.
If your attitude towards your spouse has changed or has become more negative you may be suffering damage from a spiritual eclipse. If you have become less patient and loving, there may be things that are obstructing your view. If you are angry and discontent, you need more time in the Son.
Let's take more time in the weeks ahead to SON bathe. It will be well worth it.
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