Word of the Week: Astonished
Astonished is a fun word to say. According to the dictionary, it means "to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze." I’m thinking back on this week’s “story of Jesus” from Matthew 8:23-27, Jesus and the Big Storm. The disciples were truly astonished at Jesus’ control of the elements. The four fisherman who followed Jesus knew the dangers the sea presented. They knew they were in deep trouble in the storm. But when Jesus stilled the storm, they were fearful at the presence of One like this.
I pray you may be astonished at Jesus. I encourage you to go back and reread these stories again. If you have children, read and discuss the stories with them. Spend some quiet moments thinking about the Son of God. Imagine what it must have been like. Ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to grasp the story and its significance. Allow yourself to be astonished!
Have a great week!
Don