How does the crowd's reaction in Luke 5:25 inspire our worship today? The Miraculous Scene “Immediately he rose up before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.” (Luke 5:25) The Crowd’s Reaction • Verse 26 adds: “Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, ‘We have seen remarkable things today.’” • They witnessed undeniable power, recognized God’s hand, and erupted in praise on the spot. • Their response was unified, vocal, and God‐directed. Timeless Truths About Worship 1. Worship is the natural overflow of seeing God work. 2. Genuine worship is immediate—no delay, no prompting necessary. 3. Worship centers on God’s glory, not the healed man, the friends, or the crowd itself. 4. Awe and joy belong together; reverence does not exclude exuberance. 5. Public praise testifies to others (Acts 3:8). How Their Reaction Shapes Our Worship Today • Expectation: Come to church anticipating God to act (Psalm 5:3). • Spontaneity: Allow room in gatherings for unrehearsed praise when God answers prayer. • Unity: Join voices—sing, shout, testify—so that individual gratitude becomes corporate worship (Romans 15:6). • Christ-focus: Direct every song, prayer, and testimony to the Lord who heals body and soul (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24). • Visible Joy: Smile, lift hands, kneel—let the body reflect the heart, just as the healed man carried his mat in triumph (Psalm 95:6; Psalm 149:3). • Ongoing Praise: Take worship home; the man “went home glorifying God,” modeling everyday praise (Colossians 3:17). Living It Out • Keep a record of answered prayers; share them publicly. • Begin family meals by recounting one recent reason to glorify God. • In services, transition testimonies straight into songs that exalt God’s power. • Celebrate healings and salvations with immediate congregational praise. • Use simple phrases the crowd might have shouted—“Glory to God!”—to encourage heartfelt response. Scriptures That Echo This Response • Luke 7:16 – “They were all filled with awe and glorified God…” • Luke 18:43 – “…all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.” • Acts 3:8 – “He…went into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.” • Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.” • Psalm 150:6 – “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!” • Revelation 7:12 – “Blessing and glory and…thanks…be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” |
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