I love this picture, two people, same situation but different perspective and focus. The blind guy can see the beauty by smell, feeling the sunshine and the breeze - hearing the birds and the bubbling brook. That smell before it rains hard, ionizing the air. Remembering the feel of soft grass on bare feet. What I like about this picture is that both artists are painting a true picture, yet it's clear which one has the better vision.
Reminds me of this scripture from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. We can have pain in our bodies and long for our lives to improve or we can look forward to our eternal hope and continue in faith. To me, this is looking forward, beyond my life to generations who will benefit from my faithfulness. This lines up perfectly as the writing continues in 2 Cor 5:11-6:13 about the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us
"For we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil." - 2 Cor 5:7-10 ESV
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us
2 Corinthians 6:1 Working together with him, then, (X)we appeal to you (Y)not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says,
