Although Jesus did many miracles among the Jews, considerable unbelief still existed because, as Isaiah had prophesied, “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts.” Strange as it may sound, it’s as if God Himself is responsible for their unbelief.

In that He is not willing that any perish, our role can be seen to pray to Him that their eyes be opened to see Christ as Savior, and that their hearts be softened to receive the faith necessary to accept Him.

Hence, we pray for the lost with renewed impetus.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, for those we see and know that are not in the fold, we pray specifically that their eyes and hearts become opened to see their need of a Savior.

DAILY READING: John 12-14