I have heard it often said that the “eyes are the windows of the soul.”

Have you ever made eye contact with someone and simply smiled?

I know that our eyes are the means whereby people can look into our hearts.

They reveal more than words ever could, including joy, sorrow, love, pain, truth, or sadly even in some, deception.

A glance can reassure us, uplift us, or even pierce through a carefully constructed façade.

Over the years, I have learned that our radiant, eternal spirits, shine through our eyes.

The Saviour taught, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light” (Matthew 6:22).

I know that when our hearts are pure and our intent is righteous, that light shines forth, illuminating not only our own path but also touching those around us.

Have you ever looked into the eyes of a child filled with innocence and wonder?

Lately, I’ve had that opportunity several times with our newborn grandson, Oscar.

It is always such a simple, wonderful, beautiful experience, filled with love and joy.

I know that little children are full of faith and receptive to feelings of the Spirit.

Or perhaps you have had the chance to gaze into the eyes of someone who has suffered much, yet somehow through it all, their soul radiates peace.

Their eyes reflect the spirit within, and a quiet testimony of who they truly are continues to shine through.

I remember that look in my fathers eyes in the last few days of his life.

Sometimes, darkness enters our lives through sin, doubt, or despair, and it can dim the light in our eyes.

Over years of ministering to many, I have felt and seen that on numerous occasions.

Eyes that once sparkled with faith may have become clouded with sadness or indifference.

Have life’s experiences taken away your childlike faith and trusting heart?

I witness to the fact that the miracle of the gospel of Jesus Christ, is that light can always return.

Christ’s love, when embraced, will always brighten our souls.

And when our souls are full of His light, it is unmistakable.

So, the next time you look into someone’s eyes, pause.

Seek to truly see them.

In that moment, you may catch a glimpse of the divine within.

What do your eyes reflect today?