How can we cultivate awe for God's works in our daily lives? Opening the Text “ This is from the LORD; it is marvelous in our eyes.” (Psalm 118:23) Psalm 118 celebrates a rescue so astonishing that the writer can only stand back in wonder. The verse invites us to keep that same sense of amazement alive every day. Why Awe Matters • Awe guards us from spiritual boredom. • Awe fuels obedience; when God is big in our eyes, sin looks small. • Awe births gratitude, the engine of joyful living (Colossians 2:7). Seeing the Marvelous in the Mundane 1. Notice creation’s preaching • Psalm 19:1—“The heavens declare the glory of God.” • Take a sunrise as a personal reminder that the God who spoke light still speaks into your day. 2. Trace His fingerprints in ordinary providence • Acts 17:28—“In Him we live and move and have our being.” • A parking space, a kind word, a well-timed paycheck: each carries His signature. 3. Recall past deliverances • Psalm 118 looks back on enemy threats turned to victory. • Keep a journal of answered prayers; read it aloud on hard days. 4. Celebrate the cross, the greatest marvel • 1 Peter 2:24 links directly to Psalm 118:22–23; the rejected Stone became the cornerstone. • Daily rehearse the gospel to keep wonder fresh. Practical Habits for Cultivating Awe • Begin mornings with a “marvel verse.” Read Psalm 145:5 and linger on a phrase. • Take a five-minute “creation walk” at lunch, naming what you see and why it reflects God’s artistry. • End each day listing three specific works of God you observed; thank Him aloud. • Sing—nothing stirs awe faster than lifting truth through melody (Psalm 147:1). • Serve someone quietly. Seeing God love others through you expands your view of His active hand. Other Voices in Scripture Echo the Call • Isaiah 40:26—Lift up your eyes and see Who calls the stars by name. • Romans 1:20—Creation leaves us “without excuse” because God’s power and divinity shine through it. • Psalm 33:8—“Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.” Living the Marvel Awe is not an occasional visitor; it is a cultivated posture. Keep Psalm 118:23 on your lips throughout the day—whisper it when coffee brews, when traffic slows, when the night sky appears. Let every detail prompt the confession: “This is from the LORD; it is marvelous in our eyes.” |
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