How does Luke 5:26 inspire awe and glorification of God in our lives? Setting the Scene Luke 5 records the dramatic moment when friends lowered a paralyzed man through a roof, Jesus forgave his sins, and then commanded him to walk. Verse 26 captures the crowd’s response: “They were all astonished and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, ‘We have seen remarkable things today.’” Layers of Astonishment in Luke 5:26 - Unexpected Authority - Jesus first forgave sin (v. 20), asserting divine prerogative (Isaiah 43:25). - Then He healed instantly, proving He truly holds that authority (Psalm 103:3). - Visible Power - The once-paralyzed man “picked up what he had been lying on” (v. 25). No gradual rehab—just total restoration (Jeremiah 32:17). - Collective Witness - “Amazement seized them all.” Not one or two, but an entire crowd unified in awe (Psalm 40:3). Why Awe Leads to Glorifying God 1. God’s Character Displayed - Mercy: forgiving sin (Micah 7:18-19) - Compassion: responding to persistent faith (Hebrews 4:16) - Omnipotence: commanding bodies to obey (Job 42:2) 2. Undeniable Evidence - Tangible miracles silence doubt (John 10:37-38). - The healed man carries proof in his arms—his own mat. 3. Foretaste of Redemption - Physical healing previews the final restoration promised in Revelation 21:4. Living in the Same Awe Today - Meditate on Christ’s Authority - Re-read Luke 5:17-26; note every action Jesus takes. - Thank Him aloud for forgiving your sins with the same authority. - Celebrate Visible Graces - Keep a running list of answered prayers; share them with others (Psalm 105:1-2). - Worship through Obedience - Let awe translate into doing “whatever He tells you” (John 2:5). - Gather for Corporate Praise - The crowd’s unified glorifying shows the power of community worship (Hebrews 10:24-25). Supporting Passages to Deepen Awe - Mark 2:12 – Parallel account: “They were all amazed and glorified God.” - Acts 3:8-9 – A lame man leaping and praising God. - Psalm 145:3-6 – “Great is the LORD… One generation will declare Your works.” - Ephesians 3:20-21 – Glory to God “who is able to do exceedingly abundantly.” Takeaway Snapshot When Scripture reports that “amazement seized them all,” it calls us to the same posture: hearts stunned by Christ’s forgiving power, mouths quick to glorify, and lives eager to walk in new obedience—mat in hand, testimony on display. |
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