Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
Psalms 40:5 NIV
This verse invites us to see David as he pours out gratitude and awe before the Lord. He proclaims God’s mighty acts in creation and history, and he rejoices in the tender thoughts God directs toward His people. The psalm declares the vastness of God’s wonder. David acknowledges that God’s works overflow beyond measure, so numerous that no one can count them.
In Psalm 139:17-18, David exclaims, “How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.” He recognises both God’s majesty and His closeness. The God who rules the heavens cares for every individual soul. God’s wonder shines not only in His power but also in His intimate care.
Likewise, Jeremiah speaks the same message in Lamentations 3:22-23. He affirms, “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” Even in suffering, he lifts his voice to praise the unending mercies of God. David and Jeremiah both testify that God’s works and thoughts remain beyond number. They show us that His love stays constant even when our circumstances shake.
Paul also speaks about this in the New Testament. In Ephesians 3:20, he declares that God “is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.” Paul sees what David saw: no human language or imagination can fully grasp God’s plans. With joy, Paul points us to a God who always exceeds our expectations.
Psalm 40 also points to Christ. Hebrews 10:5-7 quotes it when speaking of Him: “Sacrifice and offering You have not desired, but a body You have prepared for Me… Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.” In Jesus, God reveals the greatest expression of His wonder. The sending of His Son shows the depth of His love and the fullness of His plan for salvation. David marvelled at the mercies of God in his day, yet we see an even greater wonder in the cross of Christ.
This truth calls us to remember our own stories. Each of us can recall moments when God delivered us, provided in ways beyond our imagination, gave us peace during storms, or opened doors that no one else could open. These moments testify to God’s wonder in our lives. John closes his Gospel by saying that if every act of Jesus were written down, the world itself could not contain the books (John 21:25). In the same way, the story of God’s work in us will never end.
Living It Out
Take a moment today to reflect on the wonders God has done in your life. Write them down, speak them out, or share them with someone who needs encouragement. Gratitude strengthens faith and keeps our hearts focused on God’s goodness rather than our struggles.
Ask yourself: What has God done for me that I cannot keep silent about? Then, let your story become a testimony that points others to Christ. His mercies are new every morning, and His works in your life are far too many to count.