Wonder of His Ways

“He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel” (Psalm 103:7).  “My son, give Me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe My ways” (Proverbs 23:26).  “At midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them” (Acts 16:25). 

To Moses God made known His ways;

To Israel He showed His acts. 

Thus Moses understood His praise,

But others simply gathered facts. 

The Lord is calling to our heart

Which He has called us to surrender. 

The knowledge that He will impart

Depends on if our heart is tender. 

We see this in the midnight prison

When Paul and Silas sang to God. 

Their praise revealed joyful vision,

Though some might think their joy was odd. 

Their hearts were focused on the Lord. 

Their praise ascended to His throne.

They saw what others had ignored: 

The wonder of His ways made known.   

The others in the prison heard  

The praise they offered to their Savior.

Their hearts were anchored in His Word,

And this was seen in their behavior. 

O Lord, we know Your ways are good;

We see this truth in all creation,

And this is much more understood

As we observe Your great salvation! 

Lord, let Your wondrous ways be seen

As I submit my heart to You.   

Create in me a heart that’s clean

To give You praise for all You do.