If someone just mentions the phrase ‘the Seven Wonders’, it immediately reminds us of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. There are books, articles, websites, videos and movie shows to list and explain these Seven Wonders of the Ancient and Modern Worlds. However, no one seriously thinks of God’s Seven Wonders for Us, which in no way is comparable to the destructible Seven Wonders of this world.

Even a third or fourth grader is familiar with the names of the world’s seven wonders. When we talk of ancient times, we have a lot to tell about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or the Lighthouse of Alexandria. And who in these modern times does not like to walk over the Great Wall of China, which is visible to our astronauts from Space Stations or to marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy? In the midst of the glittering world, many of us forget the real and true Seven Wonders of God. This message is shared for the purpose of listing them and making the reader understand the majesty of our God.

1. God’s Creation

The Bible starts with the wonderful creation of God. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Psalms 19:1). Every creation of God declares His Majesty and His Glory. Look at the heaven and see the marvelous creations such as sun, moon, planets and stars. Look at the sky and see the colorful birds that fly above. Look around you to see the seas, rivers, hills, valleys, grasslands, plants and animals – all of these created by God.

Finally, look at yourself created in God’s own image. King David in Psalms 139:14 sings – “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works.” Nothing in the world matches the creation of man because God made him in His own image and also loved him and made him the ruler over every other creature.

2. God’s Word

The Word of God is presented today as Holy Bible in our hands. There is no comparison to His Word because “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God” (John 1:1). The Word manifested in the flesh as God’s only Son Jesus. Is there anything more comfortable in this world than reading His precious Word and knowing our Savior Jesus more intimately? The more we read, the more we become closer to Him.  

His Word is settled in heaven. Moses received the Law for the Israelites, but Jesus crucified the Law on the cross to change the Word into Grace. If any one neglects the gracious Word of God today, the Word will bring judgment to that person in eternity (John 12: 47,48).

3. God’s Provision

Not only does God excel as the Creator, He dominates as the Provider of all His creatures. Jesus our Lord told His disciple, “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather in barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them….The heavenly Father knows that you need all these things (food, clothes etc.)” (Matthew 6:26,32). Even in the harsh wilderness where there was no possibility of food, Jehovah the Lord of Israel provided ‘manna’ from heaven to the Israelites.

When we pray, “Lord, give us this day our daily bread”, He will graciously extend His helping hands to meet all our needs. Jesus questioned His audience “If you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him?”

4. God’s Protection

Another promising wonder in a Christian’s life is the protection that God provides for His children. In any kind of circumstances, one feels the protecting presence of God while reading Psalms 91st chapter. Read the most assuring verses 9 & 10- “Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” Do you not feel the Angel of the Lord standing very close to you?

In Egypt the Hebrews applied the Blood of the Passover Lamb to their doorposts to keep the Angel of Death away from their houses. Now we have a more secured protection in the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. When this precious Blood is applied, we are safe in the hands of our Lord and no enemy can touch us.

5. God’s Love

God is Love. God’s Love is the Salvation Plan for man through His Son Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). This is an astonishing wonder that the Creator worked out redemption for the lost man by subjecting Himself to humility on the Cross.

It is sorrowful that many people today reject such a loving salvation plan of God. Jesus is the love gift of God to mankind. There is no salvation possible with out Jesus. Every true follower of Christ is filled with love of God in his heart. Such a person loves God and he loves all the people in the world.

6. God’s Helper

Jesus promised a Helper for His children after His ascension. “I will pray to the Father and He will give you another Helper that He may abide with you forever – the Spirit of Truth” (John 14:16,17). The Comforter Holy Spirit descended over the gathered disciples of Christ on Pentecost Day to stay with the New Testament Church. To this day, the Helper helps every one of God’s children in all walks of their lives.

The existence of the Church is by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit brings to us the glorious presence of God and the overflowing power of God. The presence of God gives us the Fruit of the Spirit and the power of God gives us the Gifts of the Spirit. By these the Christians take victory over the world and Satan. Without the Wonderful Holy Spirit to guide us everyday, a believer may feel left alone in his faith battle.

7. God’s Eternity

The promise of an eternal life is the most interesting factor. If we serve the One who overcame death, then it is a true promise to all the followers of Christ that they will repeat the Master’s triumph. Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life” (John 6:47).

If a person accepts Jesus as personal Savior, repents and forsakes all sins, believes the Word of God, walks according to His commandments and lives a holy life, it is one hundred percent certain that he/she will be with the Lord in Heaven rejoicing with all the Holy Angels and Saints of God. On the contrary, if he/she is rebellious and continues in a sinful life, there is an eternal hell waiting for such a person. There is no doubt that any reader will prefer heaven to hell.