Ibiyinka Alao

Can You See It?

"It is well for gentlemen and fishermen to talk of the age of miracles; but remember the foolish brutes that they carry on their boats — men nursed in material possessions, entirely ignorant, made to take pride in deeds of blood — men who can have no amusement but in drunkenness, debauch, and plunder. Men without faith and foresight. No wonder they cannot see the hand of divine providence guiding those with spiritual eyes to succeed."

"Can You See It?" illustrates Divine Providence in a life of faith. This hand guides the fisherman to cast his net on the fishy side of the river so that he can catch abundantly. Every time something good happens to us in life, it is not a question of luck. Rather it is the hand of Divine Providence. It is always up in heaven, ready and willing to help us — but we must first submit ourselves in order to receive this grace. Not everyone can see this hand, but only the man who has faith and love, as shown by the fisherman's bright face. The man in the boat with him cannot see this hand, but other bright hearts do. We can all see it if we open our spiritual eyes. Can you see it?

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