THE GREATEST WORKS OF GOD.

Psalms 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

The Psalmist wished that all men would praise the Lord for his wonderful works. And it is a right thing for the children of God to remember all the works of God and to testify of them, and to praise God for them. One thing is certain there are many wonderful works of God to speak about. In Psalm Forty David wrote concerning the mighty works of God::

"...they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered." – Psalms 40:5

Yes, it would be extremely difficult for us to attempt to enumerate all the mighty works of God, and I'm not going to attempt to do that; But what I would like to consider today, is the not the number of God's works, but the GREATEST WORK OF GOD. What are the greatest works of God? What is THE greatest work of GOD? If I asked ten different people, "What is the Greatest Work of God?" I'm sure that I could receive ten different answers. So I would like to consider some of the greatest works of God to see which one I would choose to be the greatest.

CREATION?

Psalms 136:5-9 [O give thanks] To him that by wisdom made the heavens... To him that stretched out the earth above the waters... To him that made great lights... The sun to rule by day... The moon and stars to rule by night:

The God of the Bible is always considered the God of Creation, he is the Creator God. He is often praised for his creative power. And oh what an attribute! Consider the power that was involved in making this universe.

The Sun is 93 million miles from the earth and has an radius of 432,000 miles. It is burning at 28.1 Million Degrees F and it transforms 600 million metric tons of hydrogen into energy and helium each second,

When you consider that our sun and our galaxy are just specs in this vast universe it shows truly how amazing our God is. God spoke this universe and all that is in it into being in just six days. He could had done it in six seconds, but he had a purpose in taking his time and doing it in six days.

When you consider the universe and this beautiful earth that he made, with the abundance of water and air and beautiful scenery, it is easy to see why men would think that the creation of this universe is the greatest work of God. But I'm sorry, It isn't.

THE CREATION OF MAN?

No, you know that MAN was the greatest of God's creatures. He made man in his own image, with his own hands, and he breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and became a living soul. And God gave man a will, a mind and reason. He then put man over all that he created that he may have dominion on the earth.

And God said that there would be nothing that man could not do if he worked together [Genesis 11:6]. And hasn't that been proven out? Man has traveled to the moon! Man has jets by which he can travel any where in the world in a matter of hours. Man has linked all people together through the internet, and knowledge is exploding. Men are living in outer-space, others are living at the bottom of the ocean. Man is truly an amazing creature, and GOD MADE MAN! And thus many have concluded that God's greatest work, his masterpiece, is when he created man. But I'm sorry that wasn't his greatest work.

THE EXODUS?

Psalms 136:10-17 [O give thanks] To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn... And brought out Israel from among them... With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm... To him which divided the Red sea into parts... And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:.. But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.... To him which led his people through the wilderness... To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Some might say then: If creation isn't God's Greatest work then the Exodus must be. And God truly showed himself awesome in the Exodus. How he appeared to Moses in the burning bush and commanded him to go and stand before Pharaoh and command him to "Let my people go!" And God turned Moses staff into a serpent. And when Pharaoh refused, God sent marvelous plagues upon the Egyptians. He sent lice, and he sent frogs. He cursed them with giant hail stones and blackness during the noon the day. And finally he sent the death angel and slew all the first born of Egypt. Then God lead Israel by a Cloud through the Red Sea. Consider that for a moment! God parted the Red Sea and it stood up like walls on either side and they crossed over on dry ground! Not only this but when the children of Israel were thirsty he gave them water out of a Rock. When they were hungry he fed them with bread from heaven. When they were bitten by fiery serpents, he told them to look upon the brass serpent and live. During the Exodus God gave Moses his Ten Commandment Law. He dried up the Jordan so that Israel could cross over on dry land. Not only this, but they marched around Jericho and the walls fell down at a shout. And God hearkened unto Joshua and stopped the Sun and the Moon in their tracts.

Oh yes, when you read the story of the Exodus and the story of Israel taking their land, all must agree that it is an awesome work. But is it the Greatest Work? No.

GOD GIVING HIS SON?

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

I think this is what everyone was waiting for, "God giving his Son" must be the greatest work of God! Let's consider it for a moment. The Bible teaches that God created the Worlds through his only begotten Son [John 1:1-3, 14, Hebrews 1:1-3, Ephesians 3:9, 1st John 4:9]. And after he decided to make man, God saw that man would need a Savior. And this Son, whom God loved, for whom God had made all things, was asked to come to this earth to be the Savior of mankind. He is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. God was willing to give his greatest possession for his greatest creature: - man.

Now let me ask you who have children, would you give your child to die for a sinner? Would you give your child to die for a drunk? For a prostitute? For a dope addict? For a rapest? For a murderer? I have only one child, my daughter, she is very special to me, and honestly I couldn't give her for a sinner. I would let her suffer a little maybe for a 'person' if it lead to their salvation, but I just don't have it in me to give her to death for someone else. Yet God was willing to give his only child for us. This decision to give his Son, and him actually sending him to this earth 2000 years ago, must be the greatest work of God. No, I'm sorry, we must move on.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH?

Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Could it be when the Son of God became the Son of Man? What a marvelous work it was! The Son of GOD who had participated in the creation of all things, one equal with the Father in nature and glory, laid aside his glory and became a man. He slipped down from heaven and entered the womb of a virgin. He was born in a stable and laid in a manager. Think about that! He could have came from heaven any way he wanted. He could have had 10,000 angels escort him down to earth. He could have been born in a castle. His parents could have been kings. Yet he was born to a virgin, to the poor, in the poorest of settings. And wasn't it marvelous? The Angels could not contain themselves, but they appeared to the shepherds and began to shout, "GLORY TO GOD!" Men wasn't there to praise him, but the angels were. This had to be the greatest work of God right? God becoming flesh and dwelling among us? The Son of GOD humbling himself to take upon him human flesh? No, I'm sorry, as awesome as it was, it wasn't the greatest work. We must move on.

THE LIFE OF CHRIST?

Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

How about the life of Christ? How he lived for 33 years on this earth and did not sin even once? How about his mighty works! He fed five thousand with a few fishes and five loaves! He spit upon a blind man and he received his sight. He healed lepers and those with palsy and those tormented with the devil. He walked upon the water, turned water into wine, and even raised the dead. He was merciful, kind, honest and true. The Greatest work of God must be the life of Jesus Christ on earth! Sorry, we must move on.

CALVARY?

2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Now we have reached Calvary. You must be saying: "this must be the greatest work, this must be the place where he is bringing us". All true preachers must lead men to Calvary, and now we must consider the work there. Here the spotless Lamb of God, the Son of God, Jesus Christ the Righteous was nailed to a tree. He was then lifted up from the earth and there he hung for all to see. He was beaten, bruised and spit upon. His blood was running down from his open wounds as the crowd mocked and jeered. And then the sky grew black. Why? The Father was laying the sins of the world upon his only begotten Son. The sins of the past, the sins of the present and the sins of the future. The Sins of those who had died, the sins of those who was alive and the sins of those not yet born. And there Christ suffered in agony for our sins. He was wounded for our transgressions, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. And then he cries, "It is finished!" The price has been paid in full. The captives now can go free! This must be the greatest work of all, the grandest thing that God has ever done! No, no, we must yet move on.

THE RESURRECTION?

Revelation 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Here we find the RISEN SAVIOR. Death could not hold him. The women came to the tomb on the third day and the stone was rolled away, the body was gone. Where is he? The angels answered, "Why are you looking for the living among the dead? He is not here he is risen. Behold where the lord laid!" He appeared then to Peter, to Mary, then to the Eleven. Then he appeared to Thomas, and said, "Touch me and feel me, I'm flesh and bone!" "Stick your finger into the nail prints and thrust your hand into my side, and be not doubtful but believe!". To which Thomas exclaimed, "MY LORD AND MY GOD!"

Oh the resurrection of Jesus! Without it, Christ would have been a liar! The Apostles false witnesses and we would still be in our sins. But with it, he is confirmed to be the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of GOD, the ONLY Way of salvation! Surely the resurrection is the greatest work of God ever? I'm sorry, we must move on.

Turn with me to: 2 Timothy 1:9

HOW ABOUT MARCH OF 1998?

2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

For me, when God was at his very best, was March of 1998. It was then that I called upon the Lord and asked him to save my soul and he did. My life has never been the same. I have been transformed. He took me from the guttermost to the uttermost. I was a wicked child of the devil, but he took me and made me a child of God. He took this wicked sinner and me a saint. He took me from the pits of hell and gave me a home which is reserved in heaven. And my friends that is a miracle of grace!

When was it for you? If you are saved today, walking in the grace of God, then know that you have experienced a miracle just as great as creation, for you are a 'new creature'. If you haven't been born again, then I want you to know there is a miracle of Biblical proportions just waiting to happen. If you will believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ, and repent of sins you will be saved. You can pray a simple prayer like this if you like: "Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner and that I need to be saved from my sins and hell. I believe you died for me and rose again the third day. Jesus right now I ask you to forgive me of all my sins, and to come into my heart and save me. I surrender my life to you; take me and make me what you will have me to be.. In Jesus name".