…and they were astonished at his teaching because he spoke with authority. Luke 4:32
How often do we allow ourselves to be astonished? We take so many things in our daily modern life for granted, things that those in a different age or another part of the world would consider miraculous. We flip a switch and the light comes on. We turn a faucet and warm soothing water hits our hands. These are everyday miracles that we usually miss.
And sometimes, we read or listen to the word of God and think little of the life and the authority behind them. We forget what it means that God walked among us in the person of Jesus and left behind his parables, his voice and his wisdom. Sometimes, words are just words. But sometimes, when we pay attention and allow the word of God to pierce our tough skins and enter our lives, we find ourselves face to face with Jesus, the Word of God.
Jesus, astonish me with your word today.
Steve Givens
Originally published September 1, 2020
