The Works of God

Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work; And His righteousness endures forever. He has made His wonders to be remembered;The LORD is gracious and compassionate. He has given food to those who fear Him;He will remember His covenant forever. He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

Psalm 111:1-6 (NASB)

We can see many of the works of God. We can't help it, they surround us. The very earth that we stand on is a work of God, as is the air that we breath. The psalmist refers to the food that God provides those who follow Him and the revealing of His might. And while it is easy to see, enjoy, and delight in the physical things that God has worked, it is worth noting that such is not the most important point to the psalmist.

The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure. They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness. He has sent redemption to His people;He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

Psalm 111:7-10 (NASB)

The most wonderful of God's works are the precepts and commandments, and the Lord's work of redemption. More precious than the food that had been provided, more important the physical security that was given, stands the word of God.

Often people look at the Bible and see only restrictions and limitations. Many see something that is drudgery to follow. The psalmist sees otherwise: it is a work of God that is to be delighted in. Do you delight in the word of God? If so, it is one of His works that you will study and spend time with. When a person truly is interested and excited about something, he or she will spend much time and energy with it. We should have that delight in the Bible: the Lord's precepts and commandments.

The psalmist also mentioned the redemption God provides. In the New Testament, of course, we are shown the redemption of our souls by Christ (I Peter 1:18-19). Is there anything we should delight in as much as in this?

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials

I Peter 1:3-6 (NASB)

We should rejoice and delight in the good news: that we have a God who was willing to send His Son to earth to live a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15), die on the cross (Philippians 2:8), and rise again the third day (I Corinthians 15:4) that we may have opportunity for salvation if we respond in faith (Ephesians 2:8) and obedience (Hebrews 5:9).

But do we delight in it? If so, according to the psalmist, we will study it. And of course, all that we need to know is contained in the Bible, so we will study the Bible diligently and intently if we truly delight in the redemption offered to us.If we are not studying this work of God (Ephesians 2:8-10), then it is because we do not delight in it. So, how much do you appreciate salvation. Enough to study what the Lord has to say?