“And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.’” (Mark 7:27)
Today’s devotion isn’t for learning. It’s for praising.
“He has done all things well.” Here is the praise of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has done all things well! With His Father, He made the heavens and the earth and that is in them (seen and unseen!); He delivered Israel from her enemies and established her in a beautiful land; and by the Spirit He came to the prophets to prepare the world for His blessed Advent. Those great acts alone win Him our eternal praise.
Yet there is more. The “all things” that Jesus did “well” were not just things like making a sculpture or delivering a speech in fine style. They were things He did for the sake of His neighbors! He did them “well” because they were merciful, like the acts of creation and prophecy. He healed, forgave, comforted, and freed people—and He is the same Lord who knows you by name and loves you.
What has He done well for you? Make a list, and praise Him!
LET US PRAY: Dear Father, what a good Son You have! You must be very proud. He has done all things well! For me, He has . . . [fill in the blank!] . . . I am so thankful for His mercy and love, a mercy and love that He shares with You and Your Spirit, one God forever. Amen
Pr. Steven K. Gjerde
Zion, Wausau
