The Lord Will

Psalm 40:5

Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

KJV

Read in Psalm 40

Meaning

God’s wonders and purposes are beyond counting; the verse cultivates gratitude and humility rather than a claim that every event can be confidently decoded as a private divine message.

Trust and innumerable works

Verses 4–5 bless those who trust the LORD rather than pride or falsehood and confess that God’s works and purposes exceed counting.

Read carefully

God’s wonders and purposes are beyond counting; the verse cultivates gratitude and humility rather than a claim that every event can be confidently decoded as a private divine message.

Reflection

God’s wonders and purposes are beyond counting; the verse cultivates gratitude and humility rather than a claim that every event can be confidently decoded as a private divine message.