How can we apply the amazement in Luke 5:26 to our daily faith? A Moment of Holy Awe “Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, ‘We have seen remarkable things today.’” (Luke 5:26) Seeing What They Saw • A paralyzed man lowered through a roof is instantly healed (Luke 5:18-25). • Sin is forgiven, bodies restored, skeptics silenced. • The crowd’s response: spontaneous praise, wide-eyed wonder, and joyful confession of God’s power. Translating Amazement into Monday Morning • Move from spectator to participant—expect God’s active hand in your story, not just in distant Bible times. • Let worship rise first, before analysis or debate; begin the day with “Lord, You still do remarkable things.” • Celebrate every evidence of grace—answers to prayer, daily provisions, changed attitudes. Small mercies are still “remarkable things.” • Speak it out: share testimonies at the table, in texts, at work. Awe grows when voiced. • Keep repentance fresh. The healed man walked because Jesus first said, “Your sins are forgiven.” Daily amazement thrives in cleansed hearts. • Refuse casual Christianity. Guard against yawning at the familiar; reread the Gospels as true history that shapes today’s reality. Practices That Nurture Daily Wonder – Start mornings with a Gospel passage; ask, “What remarkable thing did Jesus do here?” – Keep a running gratitude list; review it weekly. – Pause at breakthroughs—however small—to glorify God aloud, like the crowd did. – Fast from cynicism: when doubt surfaces, counter with God’s track record (Psalm 77:11-14). – Serve others believing Christ still heals and forgives; pray boldly, laying needs before Him as friends did for the paralytic. Scriptures That Sustain Awe • Psalm 126:3 — “The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” • Mark 7:37 — “They were utterly astonished and said, ‘He has done all things well.’” • Acts 2:43 — “A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.” • Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Closing Encouragement Walk through each day with open eyes and an expectant heart. The God who amazed Galilean crowds still writes remarkable stories—yours included. |
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