By Byron Garmo, President
“I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:14 NASB
In times like these, you and I must remind ourselves that we are the creation—not the Creator. This truth is so good for our souls. From beginning to end, Psalm 139 tenderly moves the attention from our smallness to God’s greatness and His care for us. He has a purpose for us through Jesus Christ. You and I know from other scriptures that God’s good purpose will not fail (Psalm 46:10, Romans 8:28).
Psalm 139:14 touches my heart because this same verse touched a little boy in Kenya. His name is Fadhili. Recently he attended a gospel outreach. Besides food, fellowship, and fun with other children, Fadhili heard the gospel, and God’s word changed his life.
Following the outreach, Fadhili heard Psalm 139:14. Like warm sunshine on his face, God’s word washed over this little boy in stark contrast to his home life.
“Wonderfully made” is not something Fadhili hears at home. His father, a drunk, takes little notice of the six children. Fadhili’s mother is a different story. Through Fadhili’s simple faith, the transforming power of the gospel catches his mother’s attention. She wants to visit the Kenyan church to find out what’s going on with her son.
God has a good purpose for placing Fadhili in such a broken family. But what about you and me?
According to Psalm 139, God created us each for a higher purpose—He created us for these times. We’re not accidents in history. We find purpose by what God has done for us by sending His Son to die for our sins. And isn’t it wonderful that God wants you, me, and Fadhili to know that He created each of us fearfully and wonderfully? This truth calms us and shows us the massive breadth of God’s greatness over all things.
Decades ago, I saw a memorable poster in a school classroom. (Mind you—this poster wouldn’t have lasted five minutes today without a threat to someone’s employment.) On the poster were these words that I will never forget: “God doesn’t make junk.”
That poster made an impression on me at age 15. Fadhili is hearing the source of that truth from Psalm 139 … at age 7! And do you know what Fadhili wants to be when he grows up?
A teacher.
I rejoice to think how God will work through Fadhili in the years to come. And how special it is to share Fadhili’s beginning with you.
Keep looking up and reaching out.
