Wonderful

Isa 9:6 NLT

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

What wonderful news this verse gave us. Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor as is the Holy Spirit that He sent after He ascended to heaven. We need not figure everything out for ourselves or even feel alone. We are made in God’s image, are wonderfully made, and have both His Words and His Spirit to show us the way.

Ps 75:1 NKJV

We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.

Philip Yancey said, “It is a terrible thing, I found, to be grateful and have no one to thank, to be awed and have no one to worship.” I would agree with Him. Before becoming a Christian most things seemed to depend on self effort and we supposedly resulted from a big bang and are here because we won the lottery or something. However, I knew in truth something amazing happened in a concise way. Science had enough proven laws and facts to show this world was perfectly designed. When I met Jesus, I now had someone to thank and to worship. I believe that God’s creation is the only logical explanation to the world’s existence and our human lives.

Ps 119:18 NLT:  Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law.

God amazingly provided us with His Word, the Holy Bible, to explain creation, our history, His Law, and as a guide to help us travel in the right direction while here on earth. The Holy Spirit will help us interpret it and discern the world around us for its application if we let Him. Following His Word and Law leads to many wondrous things even in a life filled with trials and tribulations. It is hard for me to express how awesome life has been since I accepted Jesus Christ. I truly feel saved from the miserable wreck I was. Without Him life would have gotten progressively worse. Thankfully I am now learning, growing and have a great relationship with Christ. His Law makes sense, and with His Spirit’s help is not that hard to follow, even if the world wants to make us think otherwise.

Joel 2:26 NKJV

You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame.

God does deal with us in wondrous ways to not only get our attention, like He did with me when I was desperate for answers, but it never stops as we walk with Him. I am still learning and I hope what I am sharing helps you decide to follow Him and learn His ways. It’s been a wonderful journey so far. I’m expecting it to continue through plenty more trials where I learn and can show Him better to everyone. I’d like everyone to come on this journey because fellowship makes everything better.