All the people were amazed at what Jesus did. They said, “Maybe he is the promised Son of David!”
During my senior studies, I had become tenacious in faith and had overcome many obstacles. The school seniors were having awards, and I received an award that I did not anticipate receiving. It was the “top achiever,” which is given to honor students who have persevered through difficulties; I had expected to receive the athlete of the year. That was an amazing experience in my life!
When the entire school, including teachers, parents, and students, stood up when my name was called, I realized that God is awesomely interesting! He had favored me to this level of grace. It felt like I was dreaming! As a student who had no parents and came from a poor background, was I being promoted to this level? How I wished my mother were alive to be part of this experience. One of my peers said it to me: “I wish your mom could see what you are achieving already!” Then tears came rolling down, but everyone cheered me up, and suddenly, I had unimaginable joy; then a smile glowed on my sad face!
God has always caused amazing things to come from unexpected places. Today’s verse indicates to us that people were amazed at Jesus. They said, “Maybe he is the promised Son of David!” They knew Jesus one-sidedly, as the son of a carpenter; however, as the blind and mute man was healed, it dawned on them that this man might be the true Messiah!
Beloved, you may know Jesus merely as one of the greatest leaders, prophets, or historical figures, but He is more than what is articulated in many of the academic articles! He is God, the Christ, the Savior of humanity, healer of sickness and disease, Lord of Lords, the soon coming King of Glory! His death redeemed me and you!
To be amazed is to be struck with something so unexpected, to be astounded. This is some uncommon happening, something people are not used to seeing! In Acts 8, there is a man named Simeon who also used to amaze people with his witchcraft and magic performance, but the Gospel power caused him to be amazed by Jesus (Acts 8:12-14). Jesus is uniquely amazing!
People were not expecting the man of our text to see and speak. I was also amazed when God honored me to such a level of grace, and He still does more in my life. Put your faith in Jesus and follow Him wholeheartedly! Allow the Lord to take over in your life, and even people who did not expect anything amazing will see Him working.
What He can do in your life, the enemy will always want to discredit Him, even demons and the devil know that Jesus is not using evil powers (Matthew 8:29), to heal or bless us. It is all about his love and grace shown upon your life. Put your faith in Jesus and follow Him wholeheartedly! He will amaze you, too! Allow the Kingdom of God to operate in your life today (Matthew 12:28).
By Christopher Thetswe, Bible League International staff, South Africa
