'Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.' Ps 19:14
Eyes of Vision is all about opening the eyes of the spiritually blind, giving God's people eye salve that they might recover their sight, setting at liberty them that are bruised, prophesying against the shepherds of Israel, preaching deliverance to the captives, and bringing knowledge and understanding of God's word to you so that you might come to the knowledge of the truth.
Eyes of Vision is where you'll find teachings which are not commonly taught in the modern day church; not because these teachings aren't found in His Word, but because there's virtually no money to be made when preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of covetousness, many pastors have resorted to using feigned words. And by doing so, they make merchandise of their people, and turn their ears away from the truth, and thereby destroy their souls. Deception is everywhere in His church today. Our call at Eyes of Vision is to help many turn to righteousness through the teaching of these messages; to those who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
I will testify firsthand what it's like to have been deceived, and led astray, and the loneliness, frustration, and vexation of spirit which occurs when one realizes what happened, and then afterward the intense struggle to get back on course, even in finding the course. I'm believing that many will relate to my story, and thereby will appreciate the many messages and teachings which are written throughout this website.
Many of us everyday find ourselves surrounded by thorns and briars, tares, hypocrites, the proud, evil workers, unbelievers, false brethren, false Christs, false prophets, false teachers, and false apostles, especially within the body of Christ. We can then begin to appreciate what a difficult struggle it is to try to grow and mature when we're surrounded by not only these, but in addition the cares, pleasures, and riches of this life, which choke the Word, and cause us to become unfruitful. My desire is to offer those who experience these things, or have experienced these things, hope and comfort in knowing that you're certainly not alone! In working together and being led of the Holy Ghost, the Lord can and will help us, and strengthen us, and ultimately bring us victory. To Him be glory both now and for ever! Amen.
MY STORY:
Michael Weitz
Author of Eyes of Vision
A number of years ago when I’d been living in New Jersey, I visited an old historical library located on campus at Princeton University. I received a tip from a friend who mentioned to me that they carried some pretty old historical books which might help me in my research of church history. I didn’t realize until years later that my visit to the Princeton library would change my life.
Over the course of several months I researched dozens of scripture related books at the library. In a way it had become a second home for me. I spent many long hours there, fascinated by the historical information I was reading. They even had several books dating back all the way to the late 1700’s.
Through the help of my friend I was able to obtain a library guest card. The guest card allowed me to check out ten books at a time (which I did) and keep them for thirty days. Most of my research however had to be done in the library, since a majority of the older books were ‘reference only’. I found myself copying literally hundreds of pages from them for later review. I also discovered that none of those books I’d been reading were available at any other library in the state.
Needless to say, I felt truly blessed to have this virtual gold mine of historical information right at my fingertips. I felt just like a kid in a candy store, especially since it wasn’t that long ago that I had developed this intense hunger for learning history and researching the Scriptures. I felt that this library would end up being a godsend for me, and it was.
The things I discovered were many. My head became like a sponge, soaking up all the information it could possibly hold. For some reason unknown to me at that time, I felt it became necessary that I look back a few hundred years (and more) in order to discover answers to some questions regarding the church and its present day doctrines that were being preached. I was not disappointed.
One thing I’d learned is that many doctrinal teachings and subjects commonly taught during the 1800’s were no longer taught today. And if they were taught, there was so little emphasis or importance placed on them. Yet Jesus and His Apostles taught these foundational topics often. So what actually happened from the 1800’s up until now? And why was this change even more evident in the 1900’s?
By this time I had invested many hundreds of hours researching historical books and documents. At the same time I was listening to many sermons at my local church. I would also sit and listen to TV pastors and evangelists. I was also deeply involved in Bible study.
Then one day something dawned on me. I realized that something just wasn’t right. I found that the messages being preached today were not similar to the messages being preached back in the early 1800’s. The focus had changed. The fundamentals had changed. And even the meanings of many of the doctrines had changed. Was it that the shepherds had developed a better understanding of God’s Word, or was it something different?
I began studying and researching deeper and deeper into the Word of God (apart from commentaries, study guides, or any other related material involving man’s interpretations). I equipped myself with only a Bible and a Concordance. I used the Concordance to understand the definition of a number of words. Today I only reference Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary for the definition of words.
Over the course of a few more years I discovered something. In the last two hundred years but primarily over the last one hundred years, there has been a subtle (and yet not so subtle) shift in the teachings in the church. There has also been a shift in virtually every other area in the church as well. Some might say that this change is a good thing. But my research showed otherwise. And the Scriptures confirmed this as well.
I then began asking questions at every opportunity possible. I questioned many popular ‘doctrines’ being taught in Bible studies. I scheduled appointments to discuss my concerns with many leaders in the church. I’ve talked with pastors, reverends, and priests. I’ve discussed many of these questions with fellow brethren. Many questions I presented were often met with a ‘deer caught in headlights’ look. Yet the things I learned at this time were answering questions I’d wondered about for many years. I was thrilled that these answers were confirming many of the things I’d come to understand. However, I found myself beginning to appreciate how Chicken Little must’ve felt when he was trying to tell everybody that the sky’s falling. But as far as the church goes…I knew it was falling. And yet few were listening, mainly because they were held captive to fear...not to the fear of God, but rather to the fear of man.
Many years ago I could see that I was different…very different. I was not like the ‘many’. I was weak in my flesh, and despised by many. As a result, I found myself with an intense hunger and desire to know the truth, and to come to the knowledge of the truth. I still do to this very day. And as I continue in His Word, I believe that I shall know the truth, and His truth shall make me free.
'Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.'
Joh 8:31-32
'To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.'
Ps 30:12