Are We Amazed at Jesus?
Try reading one of the gospels with really fresh eyes, as if you had never heard it before. Or, try to put yourself in the place of one of the people who saw Jesus in person for the first time. Jesus is truly amazing.
Jesus cast out a demon on the Sabbath, and all the people were amazed. (Mark 1:21-27)
A whole town came to Jesus as he healed many and drove out many demons. (Mark 1:32-34) Amazing.
Jesus healed a man with leprosy; the word spread, and he could no longer enter a town openly because of the crowds. (Mark 1:40-45). Amazing.
Jesus healed a paralytic by saying, “Your sins are forgiven,” and “get up, take your mat and go home.” This amazed everyone, and they praised God. (Mark 2:1-12)
Jesus was on a boat with his disciples. He fell asleep and a furious squall came up. The frightened disciples woke Jesus up. He said, “Quiet! Be still!” and the wind died down. (Mark 4:35-41) Amazing.
The father of a sick little girl pleaded with Jesus to come and heal her. The girl died before Jesus arrived. Jesus took the girl’s parents and three of his disciples into the room with the girl, told the girl to get up, and she did. Those present were completely astonished. (Mark 5:21-43)
Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish, used it to feed 5,000 men plus women and children. They took up twelve baskets of left-overs, which was more than they started with. (Mark 6:30-43). Amazing.
When Jesus opened the ears and loosed the tongue of a deaf and mute man, the people were overwhelmed with amazement. (Mark 7:31-37)
These are just a few of the amazing things that Jesus did, not to even mention the amazing spiritual truths that he told everyone. I am sure that you can add several to this list.
We are tempted to lose our amazement at how great our Lord really is because we have known these stories for so long. But, increasingly, we live in a culture that does not know Jesus. They will be amazed at him. When we lose our amazement, it is harder for us to show others what an amazing Lord we worship.
May we always stand amazed at what a great Lord our Jesus is. May we have opportunities to share our amazement with those around us.
Jesus cast out a demon on the Sabbath, and all the people were amazed. (Mark 1:21-27)
A whole town came to Jesus as he healed many and drove out many demons. (Mark 1:32-34) Amazing.
Jesus healed a man with leprosy; the word spread, and he could no longer enter a town openly because of the crowds. (Mark 1:40-45). Amazing.
Jesus healed a paralytic by saying, “Your sins are forgiven,” and “get up, take your mat and go home.” This amazed everyone, and they praised God. (Mark 2:1-12)
Jesus was on a boat with his disciples. He fell asleep and a furious squall came up. The frightened disciples woke Jesus up. He said, “Quiet! Be still!” and the wind died down. (Mark 4:35-41) Amazing.
The father of a sick little girl pleaded with Jesus to come and heal her. The girl died before Jesus arrived. Jesus took the girl’s parents and three of his disciples into the room with the girl, told the girl to get up, and she did. Those present were completely astonished. (Mark 5:21-43)
Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish, used it to feed 5,000 men plus women and children. They took up twelve baskets of left-overs, which was more than they started with. (Mark 6:30-43). Amazing.
When Jesus opened the ears and loosed the tongue of a deaf and mute man, the people were overwhelmed with amazement. (Mark 7:31-37)
These are just a few of the amazing things that Jesus did, not to even mention the amazing spiritual truths that he told everyone. I am sure that you can add several to this list.
We are tempted to lose our amazement at how great our Lord really is because we have known these stories for so long. But, increasingly, we live in a culture that does not know Jesus. They will be amazed at him. When we lose our amazement, it is harder for us to show others what an amazing Lord we worship.
May we always stand amazed at what a great Lord our Jesus is. May we have opportunities to share our amazement with those around us.
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