Our world speaks often of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” They are remarkable achievements of human history and imagination. The Great Wall of China winds thousands of miles across rugged mountains, built stone by stone for protection. Petra stands carved into rose-colored rock, an entire city shaped by patient hands. Christ the Redeemer stretches its massive arms high above Rio, a towering figure overlooking the city below. Machu Picchu rests hidden in the Andes Mountains, a breathtaking reminder of ancient engineering. Chichen Itza rises in geometric precision, reflecting astronomical brilliance. Roman Colosseum echoes with history, its arches still standing after centuries. And the Taj Mahal gleams in white marble, a monument built as an expression of love.

Each of these wonders required years of labor, skill, sacrifice, and vision. They are impressive. They inspire awe. But Psalm 40 reminds us that God’s wonders cannot even be numbered.

Man had to quarry stone to build the Wall. God spoke and created mountains. Man carved Petra from rock. God formed the rock itself. Man raised a statue of Christ with open arms. God sent the real Christ to stretch His arms wide on a cross for our redemption. Ancient builders engineered cities in the clouds. God hung the clouds in the sky. Architects aligned pyramids with the stars. God created the stars and calls them all by name.

The world counts seven wonders. Heaven would say the wonders of the Lord are beyond counting. The wonder of salvation. The wonder of grace for sinners. The wonder of the empty tomb. The wonder that God hears prayer. The wonder that He changes hearts and gives eternal life. The greatest wonder is not what man can build for God, but what God has done for man.