A Third Eye

What good would a third eye do for you? One in the back of the head might come in handy. You wouldn't have to look in the rear-view mirror when you drive, and you could keep an eye on that cute people who sits behind you in a bus. But think about your position when you're sleeping. I think, you need to redesign your bed.

I read an article, published by RBC Ministries in 1996. The thought of a third eye sounds pretty bizarre, but there is a creature who has one. It can be found roaming around the rocky canyons of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It's Yarrow's spiny lizard, and it has a third eye right on top of its head. I've never see such as the creature.

Two biologist from New York's City College spent some time studying these unusual little critters to find out what function the extra eyes serves. They discovered that the vision in the third eye is unfocused, but that it detects sunlight and helps the animal to find its way home. When scientists covered the third eye, the lizards wandered aimlessly; when they uncovered it, they went straight to their nests.

We don't have a third eye on top of our head, or in other place of our body. But we need to keep our eyes on God and follow Him in facing problems in our life. Then we won't get lost in discouragement or give in to sin. To look for direction for life elsewhere, to close our eyes to the Lord, would lead only to aimless wandering and ruin. We're not on our own, of course. God promises to give us His wisdom.

In practical terms, keeping our eyes on the Lord means that we give Him our constant attention. God is talking to us all the time through

His Word. And what He has to say can save us from a lot of problems that result from aimless living. But most of all, keeping our eyes

on Him will lead us to the joy of going with Him through life and enjoying His favor.

As we face the day, direct some of our attention to what you like on the inside. Good idea, I think. And spend some time to pray. Make sure our spiritual ensemble is in good shape.

Perhaps a friend of yours is being forced to through a time of unusual stress right now, or leading to aimless wandering. Let's keep your hearts so attuned to God that we will respond to His leading and step in with a helping hand.