Notes of Faith September 7, 2024

God of Wonder: A Great God of Wonders

September 7, 2024

You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples. Psalm 77:14

One of the greatest “power encounters” in biblical history took place when Elijah faced off against the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46). Though Baal was an idol of stone, Elijah wanted to prove the superiority of Israel’s God: Which one would send down fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice on an altar? Baal failed, of course, providing reason for the often-heard refrain in Israel: “Who is so great a God as our God?” (Psalm 77:13)

The wonder-working power of God was the theme of Psalm 77, written during a time of distress and anguish. Israel’s first great power encounter—between Moses and Pharaoh in Egypt—fueled the psalmist’s thoughts (verses 15-20). He declared, “Surely I will remember Your wonders [miracles] of old.... You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples” (verses 11, 14). The God who worked wonders in Israel is the same God who can work wonders in our lives today.

Do you need a miracle from God? Remember that He is the God who is not only able but also willing to deliver His people.

The past has not exhausted the possibilities nor the demands for doing great things for God. E. M. Bounds

I believe that God has done many miracles in my life; some that I recognize and some that I remain totally unaware. I remember coming to the understanding of my sin and the judgment that it required, the saving mercy and grace that followed believing faith in Jesus, who paid the penalty for my sin and gave me eternal life with Him. What a miracle! The gift of my wife and children, even the first one that never saw a day outside the womb, are miracles of life. God is life. These are spectacular miracles of God and His gifts to me. My friends who have come to Christ, who endeavor to walk by faith, who lift me up and encourage me on our spiritual journey, are miracles made in the image of God that I praise and thank Him for every day. Maybe today would be a good time for you to take a few moments and reflect on the things of God that He does for you at a given time, some every day that we take for granted, and thank Him for the glory of the miracles that He continues to pour out on us.

Psalm 40:5

Many, Lord my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is no one to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.

Psalm 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,

Who alone works wonders. NASB

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.

God of Wonders

Song by

Third Day

Lord of all creation

Lord of water, earth and sky

The heavens are your Tabernacle

Glory to the Lord on high

And God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Lord of heaven and earth

So early in the morning

I will celebrate the light

As I stumble in the darkness

I will call your name by night

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah! To the Lord of heaven and earth

The God of wonders beyond our galaxy (You)

You are holy, holy

Precious Lord, reveal Your heart to me

Father, holy, holy (Lord God Almighty)

The universe declares Your majesty (You are holy)

You are holy (yes you are), holy (holy You are)

Holy (Jesus saves), holy

Hallelujah! To the Lord of heaven and earth

Pastor Dale