HEB 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause
trouble and defile many.
One usual requirement for us to leave our wilderness time is that we see, accept, and work out the
weaker parts of our character and behavior that we have been blinded to, because it is those very areas that will be our greatest
threat once we go to war in our promised land ministry. Knowing our weaknesses is one of the best gifts that God can give
us because by clearly seeing the damaged roots of our hearts, we can then stop being deceived and used by Satan to hurt people,
and find healing from the Lord.
GAL 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
The nature of being self-deceived is that we do not think that there is even a problem to deal with,
but usually we will hear certain things over and over again as we walk out our daily lives. As much as we would like to just
dismiss our faults, they are still there whether we accept them or not. Usually others know our weak areas even better than
we do because we have been too afraid and insecure to face them. But just because we don't see or agree with something someone
else sees, doesn't mean it's not there.
LK 6:39 He also told them this parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall
into a pit?
We really should let God help us to work out our own blind spots before we start pointing out other
peoples spots, but at times we may hear a corrective word from a flawed person and it may not be the Devil or flesh, it may
just be God trying to help us. If we hear the same criticism from a number of people then we need to consider that it could
indeed be a problem, and not just an evil spirit. The only way to discover a blind spot is to get clear vision in that area
so that we can see what's actually there.
EPH 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head,
that is, Christ.
If the Holy Spirit has been trying to tap on your shoulder and tell you that you have a blind spot
in your character and behavior, then it is best to just fully humble yourself, accept that you are a flawed and damaged human
that God is healing and repairing, and then work on correcting it. We should not surround ourselves with "yes men", but with
people that tell us the truth in love. Rather than getting offended in our pride when we are told we have a blind spot, we
should accept the truth and allow God to help us.
PR 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Here is a prayer to pray if you need it:
"God, I just ask that you would show me the blind spots in my life and help me to be humble and allow
you to help me to correct them. I ask Lord that you would show me the truth in these areas in a way that I would know for
sure that it is you telling me and not just the Devil or someones flesh trying to hurt or deceive me. Thank you for helping
me to overcome these weak areas Lord, and I know that your light will help me to overcome every dark area I have been blinded
toward. In Jesus name I pray, amen".