When was the last time you truly stopped to marvel at something?
In our fast-moving world, it’s easy to lose our sense of wonder. We rush from one moment to the next, often missing the beauty, power, and mystery of God at work in and around us. Yet, throughout Scripture, we are reminded that wonder is essential to faith—it opens our eyes to who God is and fills our hearts with awe at His presence.
This week’s readings invite us to recover a posture of wonder. Psalm 113 calls us to praise the Lord, not out of routine, but because He is high above the nations and yet bends down to lift the lowly. In Exodus 15, we hear the song of Moses after Israel’s miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea—a moment of awe at God’s power to rescue and redeem. Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2 echoes this theme, as she rejoices in the God who reverses expectations, raising up the humble and bringing down the proud.
In the New Testament, we see that Jesus’ presence brings wonder everywhere He goes. Luke 5 tells of a man healed from leprosy, an impossible restoration that leaves those around Him amazed. Acts 3 recounts a similar moment, when a man who had never walked suddenly leaps with joy after encountering the power of God. In John 5, Jesus reminds us that everything He does flows from the Father, inviting us into a deeper awareness of the divine mystery at work in our world.
Wonder isn’t just about witnessing miracles—it’s about seeing God’s presence in the ordinary as well. 2 Corinthians 12 reminds us that even in weakness, God is doing something beyond what we can understand. Sometimes, the greatest wonder is not in what God does, but in who He is.
This week, let yourself pause. Look for God’s presence in the beauty of creation, in answered prayers, in moments of kindness, and even in the unexpected. Let your heart be stirred by the mystery and majesty of a God who is always at work. May we never lose our wonder.
Readings
Sun: Psalm 113
Mon: Exodus 15:1-18
Tue: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Wed: Luke 5:12-16
Thur: Acts 3:1-10
Fri: John 5:19-29
Sat: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5
