What are "wondrous things" in God's law that we should seek to understand? A Heartfelt Cry “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) David assumes the wonders are already present; the need lies in our seeing. What Makes These Things “Wondrous”? - They spring from God’s own character—holy, righteous, good (Romans 7:12). - They never fade or fail (Isaiah 40:8). - They unite history, prophecy, wisdom, and gospel into one seamless revelation (Luke 24:27). - They accomplish supernatural work in us—reviving, warning, rejoicing (Psalm 19:7-11). Specific Wondrous Things in God’s Law - God’s creative power - Genesis 1–2 shows a spoken universe, confirming Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” - God’s covenant faithfulness - The rainbow pledge (Genesis 9:13-17) and Abrahamic oath (Genesis 15) reveal an unbreakable promise-keeping nature. - The revelation of atonement - Leviticus 17:11, “the life of the flesh is in the blood,” prefigures the cross (Hebrews 9:22). - The call to holiness - Leviticus 19:2, “Be holy, because I, the LORD your God, am holy,” explains why moral commands remain weighty (1 Peter 1:15-16). - Prophetic portraits of Messiah - Genesis 3:15 (first gospel), Numbers 24:17 (star from Jacob), Deuteronomy 18:15 (prophet like Moses) all converge in Jesus (Acts 3:22-24). - Wisdom that orders life - Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) protect worship, life, family, purity, property, and truth. - Deuteronomy’s repeated “that it may go well with you” (e.g., 5:29) shows obedience yields blessing. - Comfort for the sufferer - Psalm 119 itself overflows with hope amid affliction (vv. 50, 92). - Ultimate redemption - The Passover lamb (Exodus 12) foreshadows “Christ, our Passover” sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). How These Wonders Point to Christ - The law is a guardian leading us to Messiah (Galatians 3:24). - Shadows become substance in Him (Colossians 2:16-17). - Every sacrifice anticipates His once-for-all offering (Hebrews 10:1-12). - Every moral statute is fulfilled and elevated by His indwelling Spirit (Romans 8:3-4). Responding to the Wonders - Read expectantly: trust the Spirit to open blind eyes (1 Corinthians 2:10-12). - Meditate persistently: let Scripture dwell richly, not casually (Psalm 1:2; Colossians 3:16). - Obey immediately: “The one who looks into the perfect law, the law of freedom, and continues in it…will be blessed in what he does” (James 1:25). - Share joyfully: declare His statutes “before kings” without shame (Psalm 119:46). These “wondrous things” are not hidden riddles but living truths that reveal God’s heart, point to His Son, and transform His people. |
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