T.H.E. Eyes

November 25, 2025November 10, 2025 / Mark Brady / Leave a comment

Looking into someone’s eyes is a powerful act that can foster deep connections and understanding. It is a form of nonverbal communication that can reveal hidden truths and emotions, making it a crucial aspect of human interaction. Eye contact can enhance empathy, trust, and social connection, while the absence of eye contact can lead to discomfort and disconnection. By understanding the science behind eye contact, individuals can improve their communication skills and build stronger relationships.. (Source: Copilot search)

I frequent a place of business quite regularly. To the extent that I have gotten to know the three employees who work there. I will use the first letter of each one’s name, but then change the rest.

The first employee is Todd. He greets customers with a big smile, and when you look into his eyes, you see joy, hope, and care. I’ve never inquired, but it seems obvious that he knows and has accepted Jesus Christ into his heart because “love” shines when he assists you. Todd could be angry and bitter because he suffers from a debilitating disease that causes him to use arm crutches to simply walk.

The next one up is Holly. She always looks depressed. Her eyes say, “See me! Notice how smart I think I am.” She tends to lean on or over the counter, and she is highly defensive. Though they don’t say anything, a lot of the customers get frustrated with her. She will stand still and go on and on about stuff that she knows but has no connection with doing her job. Most customers want to run in, do business, and get out quickly.

The third employee is Evelyn. She is very nice and is the manager. It took her a while to open up to me. I think that is due to her race. Her eyes say that she has been disrespected and hurt. She doesn’t smile very often, but when she does, it is warm and genuine. Her eyes reveal that she is tired and would probably be at home knitting for her grandchildren. She has a big heart for people who need a break, like Todd.

Making eye contact takes time and being intentional. I feel Jesus did this. Like when the woman who was caught in adultery was brought to him. When she looked at Jesus, she no doubt saw love, acceptance, concern, and her forgiveness. I’m convinced it was direct eye contact with Jesus that ministered to many.

I had a situation yesterday where, when I tried to speak to a lady and assist her in getting in and out of the sanctuary while the lights were dimmed for the worship, she only looked down. It bothered me, and I almost said something negative in nature to her, but thankfully, the Holy Spirit stopped me.

Later, I saw her while looking over the congregation. I got a sense she was tired, and her heart was heavy. I prayed for her, and that is when I sensed God say to me, “I see her.” After the service was over, I ran into her in the lobby. I asked her if she had a moment. This time, she looked at me and our eyes made contact. I told her what I had sensed, and then I said, “God wanted me to let you know He sees you.” She started crying, and I asked April to hug her, as I prayed over her.

See people, make eye contact, and let them know they are seen.

Matthew 19:26 Looking into their eyes, Jesus replied, “Humanly speaking, no one, because no one can save himself. But what seems impossible to you is never impossible to God!” | The Passion Translation (TPT)

Seeing

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 / Mark Brady / Leave a comment

For children of God, we have another set of eyes. “Spiritual Eyes”. These eyes are connected to our heart. They are a lot more powerful than our physical eyes. They help us have clearer vision. You see the retina of these eyes that I am writing about are connected to God.

Powered by His Spirit, it is possible to see into the future, or to visualize individuals the way God sees them. With these eyes the Holy Spirit can show us things that we would otherwise have no knowledge of. We can gain wisdom and understanding, knowledge and power. We can look at events happening around us as God sees them, and with that kind of vision obtain peace.

With this knowing, we may be led to speak to an individual, and share what we have seen. This is often called being prophetic. Shawn Bolz proclaims,

“The prophetic is to be used to connect the heart of man to the heart of God.”

With this knowledge comes responsibility as well. Before we share what we have seen we should first ask God, “Why have you shown me this?” God sometimes only reveals these things so you will pray. The focus should not be on the supernatural that has transpired, but instead what God wants to say, or do in a person’s life. In other words, someone knowing something about you, that there is no other way they could know except God revealed it, should get your attention to listen to what comes “after” the prophetic word.

But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort. 1 Cor. 14:3 (TPT)

Having this kind of vision can be very beneficial. It comes by being connected to God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and staying close to God, walking with him on a daily bases. If God uses you in this way remember; you are only responsible to give the word. If the person receives it or not, is not on you. If you see something, or hear something about someone, and you feel it is okay to share than by all means do it. For you have nothing to lose, but they have everything to gain.

Don’t Look Away

August 4, 2020January 7, 2021 / Mark Brady / 2 Comments

Why are people changing because of what is going on in the world? Does that make sense to you? Who you are before hard times should only strengthen during those times.

Why let circumstances alter your relationship with God for the worse? If it is going to change at all, it should grow and get stronger, but as I have heard from several others in the last few days, that is not happening with some. As reported, a lot of people are turning away from God in these times, and the lifestyle that once fostered their relationship with God is being discarded.

“As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.

We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls, so that you won’t become worn down and cave in under life’s pressures.” Hebrews 12:1-3 (TPT)

God’s word (like above) encourages us not to look at what is happening around us, but to keep our focus on God if we want to be an overcomer.

brady, mark a.

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