Wonderful
“Many, O Lord my God, are thy
wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward:
they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declared and speak of
them, they are more than can be numbered.” Psalm 40:5
Wonderful is so commonly used today, that when I came across this
name of God in the Bible, I thought: “what does wonderful really mean?” Here, according to online dictionaries, is
what I found.
Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration
Extremely good
Marvelous
Astonishing
Exciting wonder
“O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee; I
will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old
are faithfulness and truth.” Psalm 25:1
Exciting wonder, extremely
good, inspiring delight, astonishing- the words seem to burn into my soul. This
word is designed to describe God! And to think, He has done so many wonderful
things, that they cannot be numbered. (That was way back in Bible times- think
how many He’s done by now!) I can think of several wonderful things God has done in my life…
Gave me very good, loving
parents, who brought me up in God’s way. (and siblings too!)
Demonstrated true love for me
through various friends and acquaintances.
Died on the cross for my
selfishness, pride, and wicked rebellion.
Wooed me to Himself, even
though I wanted nothing to do with Him for myself.
Saved my soul, forgiving me
forever!
Gave me His Word to guide and
direct me, and to prove Himself.
Granted numerous requests for
His provision and promises.
Filled me with His love for
people, and teaches me how to see them His way.
Provides for basic and even extra needs; a home, family, green
grass, air to breathe, a dog… the list is long.
-This is just a start. There
are so many wonderful things that God
has done for me, it would take days to write the whole list.
I challenge you to look at the
wonderful things God has done for you. Write them down. Keep track. His
blessings for you will blow your mind away! He is just like that.
“He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered…” Psalm
111:4a
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