08-12-2025 PART 3: Oh, What a Wonderful God We Have
Section 1:
After the heavy truths of verse 32, the passage shifts into a doxology—a spontaneous outburst of praise—beginning with the declaration, “Oh, what a wonderful God we have.” This praise springs from the reality that God only disciplines for our ultimate good, never out of petty anger. Everything He allows in our lives serves a purpose, whether it shapes us to be more like Christ or ushers us into eternity with Him. While knowing this truth is easy, resting in it can be harder. The message draws on the imagery of being “born again” as entering a whole new realm, like being placed in a spiritual swimming pool where we begin to see and experience a different reality. Once alive in the Spirit, the Word of God takes on fresh meaning, revealing truths that once went unnoticed.
Section 2:
God’s mercy is seen in how He draws us near and allows us to encounter His truth in deeply personal ways. Worship styles, whether traditional hymns or face-down adoration, are secondary to the heart of reverence and gratitude. The reminder is that God has saved us countless times—often in ways we will only understand when we meet Him face to face. Examples of divine protection, both known and unknown, point to His continual involvement in our lives. His riches extend beyond material provision to comfort, presence, and perfect parental care, far surpassing even the best earthly father. These riches make the believer spiritually wealthy, rooted in the assurance that God’s wisdom and care are constant and complete.
Section 3:
Romans 11:33 encapsulates the awe: “How great are His riches and His wisdom and His knowledge. How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His methods.” God’s purposes operate far beyond human comprehension because He is not bound by time—He exists in and over all moments simultaneously. This “past-us” understanding is always exercised for our good, even when we cannot see it. Deuteronomy 29:29 affirms that some things belong only to the Lord, including the timing of Christ’s return. The right response to such divine greatness is worshipful acknowledgment: Oh, what a wonderful God we have. His wisdom, knowledge, and decisions flow from a depth and scope beyond human reach, yet all of it is directed toward the good of His people.
