In HIS presence

I am currently reading the book of Luke. I'm on chapter 5 at the moment, certain things are notable to me as I observe the reaction of people who hear or are in the presence of Jesus. These things are making me ask myself what reaction do people have when I tell them the good news? In the book of Luke, I see the following reactions:

• When Elizabeth sees Mary, baby John is so excited to be in Jesus' presence that he leaps for joy in his mom's womb Luke 1:44
• When the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds and told them about the Messiah, they went with haste to see the baby and told everyone about what happened and people were amazed at what they had to say Luke 2:16-18
• When Simeon was in the presence of Jesus, he was moved by the Holy Spirit to bless the child. He said " For my eyes have seen your salvation...". Mary and Joseph marveled at what was said about their son Luke 2: 25-33. 
• When Jesus was 12years old he was at the synagogue with the religious leaders of the time - listening and asking them questions. The leaders were amazed by him Luke 2:46-47. 
• When John the baptist spoke about the coming of Jesus. People were expectant and wondered whether John himself was the Messiah Luke 3:15-16. 

• In Jesus' presence
• People become disciples. Whenever Jesus taught the good news, "a report about him went out through all the surrounding country". Jesus taught and people spread the good news Luke 4:14-15. 
• In his presence, there is praise Luke 4:15
• People are amazed and astonished at his teaching because his words possess authority Luke 4:32;36.
• People are healed Luke 4:38-44; Luke 5:12-13
• Crowds gather and listen to the word of God Luke 5:1,15. People seek him and press in on him Luke 4:42; Luke 5:1. People want more and more of Jesus.
• People believe. Although Peter and other fishermen had spent the whole night trying to catch fish and caught nothing, he believes when Jesus says "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch". Peter did not look at his circumstance but he listened to the words of Jesus and believed. He caught so much fish that the bible says their boats began to sink Luke 5:4-11. 
• In the presence of Jesus, people die to themselves and live for Christ. People leave everything and follow him Luke 5:11. 

Lord Jesus, help me to show people your true character. I want people to press in, seek after and gather so that they may have more and more of you. Nothing is worth more than being in your presence.

Additional information:

Beautiful song by Bryan and Katie Torwalt called Holy Spirit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmUYDU-2DY

http://marshill.com/media/best-sermon-ever/dr-paul-tripp-the-difference-between-amazement-and-faith-mark-6-45-52 I listened to this sermon after posting this blog. It's a reminder that we cannot stay in amazement but we have to live by faith. Dr Paul Tripp explains how you can be amazed but still have a hardened heart to the message of God. Listen to it!

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