The phrase “road to Damascus moment” metaphorically refers to a life-altering moment of enlightenment, an experience that completely transforms a person’s perspective or way of life. Today, we will read the story of the original “road to Damascus moment,” the soon-to-be Apostle Paul’s encounter with the risen Jesus. As a significant portion of the story revolves around his blinding by the “light from heaven” and subsequent healing (“scales fell from his eyes”), you’ll notice many references to light, eyes, and sight in this morning’s service. We’ll sing of God’s light being “hid from our eyes,” its intensity so great that even angels are found “veiling their sight” (Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise). We are nonetheless encouraged to “look up to Him” (The Lord I Will At All Times Bless—Psalm 34), to “look full in His wonderful face” (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus), to “lift our eyes” (I Lift My Eyes And See The Hills—Psalm 121), and to “let [our] eyes see Jesus only” (All For Jesus). By the end of the service, we can sing about “light to newly opened eyes” (Come, Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted) and give thanks to the Lord who “gave us eyes” (Let Us Love And Sing And Wonder) even when we were His enemies. —Henry C. Haffner
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