THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025, SATURDAY MESSAGE
The Gift of Sight.
Victor Carcioppolo (Ohio, USA)
Today’s Reading
Acts of the Apostles 9:1-17
KEY VERSE: Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. – Acts 9:8 (NRSVUE)
After reading a devotion in The Upper Room about the gift of being an organ donor, I felt convicted to share my perspective as an organ recipient. In my late twenties, I was diagnosed with keratoconus, a degenerative corneal disease that can require corneal transplantation. With my vision uncorrected, I was legally blind.
When I was 42 years old, I was like Saul — a self-reliant, lukewarm believer. But one morning, I woke up blind in one eye. My ophthalmologist said I needed a corneal transplant. After two transplants, my vision is nearly perfect. I was amazed at the clarity I had been missing all those years. Most certainly, the praise and honor goes to God the Father, but I also honor the two donors, both of whom I think of as Ananias.
Every day I look in the mirror, thankful to the donors who gave me the gift of physical sight. As I pray each day, I thank God for these donors and for sending Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Jesus and the donors have both offered generous love to me. These gifts inspire me to live a life committed to following Christ.
Today’s Prayer
Sovereign God, we thank you for the grace and mercy you extend to us every day. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Thought for the Day
I am thankful for the generous love Christ shows to me.
Prayer Focus
Organ donors and recipients
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