Perspective
Having the right perspective is critical to a Christian seeing things the right way. If I stand behind a door it is easy for me to assume that there is nothing on the other side. It is only when I change my position and open the door that I can have a proper perspective and see what is really on the other side of the door.
The Christian walk is the exact same thing. In every situation, every relationship, and every conversation with God we must have proper perspective to see clearly. King David is a great example of this. Every time David had the opportunity to take offense at something Saul did, David simply fell back on his love of God and knew that Saul would be dealt with (see 1 Samuel 22 / Psalm 52). When writing about situations in his life, David only name God. He didn’t named Saul, or Doeg, or any person that did him wrong or stepped out of line. David always had the proper perspective on where his attention should be.
Abraham Heschel said, “We should know what we see rather than see what we know.” I think that means that it is really easy to only see within our own life’s experiences. But the real visionaries and leaders see things from every angle and perspective possible.
