“O LORD MY GOD, you have performed MANY WONDERS for us. Your plans for us are TOO NUMEROUS to list. You have NO EQUAL. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I WOULD NEVER COME TO THE END OF THEM.” (Psalms 40:5)
God worked in wondrous ways to preserve David when his enemies pursued him just as He protected and provided for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. He had given them shoes that did not wear out (Deuteronomy 29:5). He had provided water from a rock for them (Exodus 17:6). He had kept them safe from many warlike tribes (Exodus 17:13; Numbers 21:21–24). He had fed them daily with manna and when they cried out for something more, He gave them huge quantities of quail (Exodus 16:9–16, 31).
The Lord’s thoughts toward David and the people of Israel included His plans for them. He was their provider and protector in the past and He would remain so in the future. David would proclaim the Lord’s wondrous deeds and thoughts, but he acknowledged that they were “more than can be told.” “I TAKE JOY IN DOING YOUR WILL, MY GOD, for your instructions are WRITTEN ON MY HEART.” I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know. I HAVE NOT kept the good news of your justice HIDDEN IN MY HEART; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told EVERYONE in the great assembly of your UNFAILING LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS.” (Psalms 40:8-10)
I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT YOUR AWESOME BLESSINGS LORD, BECAUSE THEY ARE “TOO NUMEROUS to list.” (Psalms 40:5)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham