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Seeing Not and Hearing Not

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 45.

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Seeing Not and Hearing Not

By E. R. Lauda

E. R. LAUDA
“HAVING eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?” Mark 8:18.
The thought expressed in this scripture is one of personal interest. The disciples had had the opportunity of seeing with their eyes the miraculous power of God, and hearing with their ears the praises offered to Christ from those who had been healed. They had been instructed by the Great Teacher concerning his mission and the experience he must pass through; but the discouraging condition expressed in the text was now visible. They had eyes, but saw not; ears had they, but heard not; nor did they remember the teaching of their Instructor.
Can it be true that the above scripture has its application in our time, that we are in the same predicament? Let us consider a few facts: We have been privileged to see the dark day of May 19, 1780; the falling stars, Nov. 13, 1833; signs in the earth and among the nations; and the third angel’s message going to all the world.
The inventions of our day are a fulfilment of Daniel’s prophecy. The low ebb of Christianity, the prevalence of crime, and other signs are all heralds of Christ’s coming. Notwithstanding the unmistakable omens of our Lord’s return, our lukewarmness is clearly observed when we do not see in these the writing “Jesus is coming,” nor hear the thundering tones from heaven “Get ready, the Lord cometh.” If we do not sense the meaning of these signs, we need to awake and renew our hold on this blessed truth. We should study anew the way-marks pointing to the eternal rest, so as to experience the blessing recorded in Matt. 13:16: “Blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears for they hear.” If alive when our Lord returns, we shall see him as he is. O, what comfort will then be realized! If sleeping, we have the assurance from Christ that when the hour arrives, we shall hear his voice and come forth clothed in immortal bloom, never more to die, never more to sorrow, but to be happy through all eternity. It pays to serve Jesus. May we hold on to the arm of the Master, and soon, very soon, be privileged to see him as he is.
Newcastle, Ind.