How can we recognize God's "wonders" and "miracles" in our daily lives? Verse Focus “He does great and unfathomable things, and wonders without number.” — Job 9:10 Understanding Wonders and Miracles • Wonders: the breathtaking works of God in creation and providence that arrest our attention (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20). • Miracles: God’s direct interventions that override natural processes, displaying His sovereign power (Exodus 14:21-22; Matthew 14:19-21). • Job’s declaration reminds us that both categories overflow every day; the key is training our hearts to notice them. Seeing the Unnumbered Wonders Around Us • Creation’s Order – Sunrise timing, planetary orbits, the intricate design of a single cell (Colossians 1:17). • Sustaining Providence – Each breath, heartbeat, and renewed mercy: “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Constant Provision – Food on the table, jobs, friendships—“Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). • Personal Formation – “You knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13-14). His handiwork is on display in every person we meet. Recognizing Miracles in the Ordinary • Answered Prayer – Specific, timely solutions that cannot be chalked up to coincidence (1 John 5:14-15). • Protection and Deliverance – Near-miss accidents, sudden peace in danger, doors closed that steer us from harm (Psalm 91:11-12). • Transformation of Lives – Addictions broken, relationships healed, hearts made new: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). • Divine Appointments – Meeting someone “by chance” who speaks exactly what we needed to hear (Proverbs 16:9). Cultivating an Attentive Heart • Stay in the Word – Scripture trains our eyes to discern God’s hand (Hebrews 4:12). • Keep a Wonder Journal – Record daily evidences of grace; patterns soon emerge. • Practice Gratitude – Thanking God tunes the soul to His activity (Colossians 3:15). • Slow the Pace – Moments of stillness reveal what hurry conceals (Psalm 46:10). • Walk in Expectation – “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more” (Ephesians 3:20); anticipate His surprises. Responding in Faith and Thanksgiving • Speak of His Works – Share testimonies to encourage others (Psalm 40:5). • Worship Continually – Praise cements recognition into relationship, not mere observation. • Obey Promptly – Each perceived wonder invites a response of trust and action (John 14:21). Noticing God’s wonders and miracles is less about His increased activity and more about our awakened vision. As Job declares, His wonders are already “without number.” When we train our hearts to look, we will find Him working in and around us every single day. |
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