The Power of Perspective

I own and use a variety of lenses in my work outdoors. Close-up lenses allow me to capture the detail of a flower bloom,
such as the one below:

Wide angle lenses enable the camera to see with a much broader scope, such as scenic panoramas encompassing large areas
as pictured below:

Would you like to know a secret? The above two images were shot on the same day, just a few feet from each other. By using different lenses, I was able to focus attention on different aspects of where I was at the time.

In the Old Testament book of Second Kings, Chapter 6 relates the story of one night when the army of the king of Aram surrounded the city where Elisha and his servant were. When Elisha’s servant went out early the next morning, he saw the enemy’s horses and chariots that surrounded them. The concerned servant asked Elisha, “What shall we do?” Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid.” Then Elisha prayed, asking God to open his servant’s eyes. God granted Elisha’s request, enabling the servant to see God’s horses and chariots of fire surrounding and protecting Elisha and his servant.

Sometimes I find myself employing a “close-up lens” to look at or deal with a particular situation in life. My wife, a friend, or a passage of Scripture will help me to realize I need to use a “wide angle lens” to see the same situation from a different vantage point. Hopefully, something that is closer to God’s perspective.