Watch Your Blind Spots

The View From Above: Thoughts to Help With Everyday Life

July 7, 2026

Pastor Paul Stephens

Watch Your Blind Spots

Watch out for what could be in your blind spot.

We all have them.

We notice them when we’re driving. Something can be very close—maybe only three feet away—and yet we do not see it. Because of that, both you and whatever is in your blind spot are in very real danger.

The fact is, all of us have blind spots.

We have a limited view, and we do not see everything around us.

We may think we see everything, but we do not.

Then we change lanes, and catastrophe can result.

That is why, when you are driving, you have to be aware that your vehicle produces blind spots, and you must use caution.

That same warning needs to be applied to life.

Scripture Focus

Ephesians 5:15-16 (AMP)

“Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are filled with evil.”

This is a warning to be aware of what is going on around you at all times.

Life produces blind spots.

We simply do not see everything that is necessary to make the best and wisest decisions.

We need God’s Word.

We need people around us who can honk their horn to warn us when we are about to spiritually change lanes.

We need others to help us stay in our lane.

We also need the input of leadership.

All of these factors help us navigate life safely.

It is worth considering:

What might be in your blind spot?

Consider David.

He was destined to be king of Israel, but in a moment of desperation, he made an alliance with the enemies of Israel, the Philistines. He then tried to join their army to fight against his own brethren.

This account is found in 1 Samuel 27-29.

Thank God, the Lord intervened and preserved David’s destiny.

For a period of time, David had everything in his blind spot: himself, God’s will for his life, and the well-being of those who were following him.

That can happen to any one of us if we are not very careful.

Today’s Challenge

Before you make decisions, change direction, or respond in a moment of pressure, slow down and consider what you may not be seeing.

Ask God to reveal anything hidden in your blind spot.

Stay close to His Word.

Listen to godly people.

Receive the input of spiritual leadership.

And consider carefully before you change lanes.