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MARVELOUS

June 8, 2016 by Cosette

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It is easy to see how marveling can be a precursor to worship. Luke 4:32 tells us that the response of Jesus’ listeners to His words was that “they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.” Marveling is not something we do while multitasking. It engages the observer’s full attention and evokes an emotional response. When last did you or I stop to marvel at God’s gracious words or works?

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“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works” (Psalm 9:1). “Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city” (Psalm 31:21). “Remember his marvellous works that he hath done” (Psalm 105:5a). “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:22–23). “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God” (1 Peter 2:9–10). “And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty” (Revelation 15:3).

GOLDEN THOUGHT: Remember His marvellous works.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (June 8 reading).]

Filed Under: Devotions Tagged With: devotional, excerpt, Stewart Custer, wonderful words

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About Cosette

Cosette began working at BJU Press in 1997. Having supported her husband in youth ministries for many years, she now contributes regularly to the kids’ page of the quarterly magazine Current. Mother of two grown sons, Cosette’s favorite pastime is reading to her grandchildren. Read more posts by Cosette.

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