Today, as I waited on my youngest to finish cross country practice, I listened to the Pray-As-You-Go devotional podcast.
The scripture reading was familiar from the Gospel of Luke chapter 2. You can read it here.
As I listened to these words read, I pictured Simeon in the temple, meeting Jesus, the Messiah, as an infant. I thought about the overwhelming joy he must have felt – the wonder and amazement that the chosen One of God was in his very arms.
In the translation read on the podcast, the word “amazed” was used to describe the reaction of Joseph and Mary at what they were hearing about Jesus.
Then the question came from the guide, “Are you amazed by Jesus?”
That question has been lingering in my mind ever since.
As I have thought about that question, there are many things that have come to mind as to the amazement I feel because of Jesus.
The most amazing thing is that he has called me out – that he chose me and gave me a new life – I would be wandering through life with no direction and no purpose if not for Jesus’ amazing and magnificent grace!
What about you – do you find Jesus amazing?
Clay in the Hands 
Love this post, Brian! You quoted a Jason Gray song a few days ago (one of my recent favorite songs!) – It’s more like falling in love!…This post reminds me of words from another Jason Gray song (and another favorite!) – I am chosen and holy, and I’m DEARLY LOVED! I am new! Christ is truly amazing!
Thanks for getting my gratitude going this morning!
Thanks Dea Dea! Have a great day!