He has done all things well!

“And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak” — Mark 7:37.

Introduction

Some of the most profound testimonies concerning our Lord Jesus Christ came not from theologians or scholars, but from ordinary people whose lives had been transformed by His power.

After witnessing the healing of a deaf man with a speech impediment, the astonished multitude exclaimed, “He hath done all things well” (Mark 7:37). Their words were more than an emotional response to a miracle; they were a fitting verdict upon the character, ministry, and works of Christ.

From creation to redemption, from providence to restoration, God has consistently revealed His perfect wisdom, goodness, and power. Scripture repeatedly affirms this truth: “God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good” (Genesis 1:31). “He is the Rock, his work is perfect” (Deuteronomy 32:4). “As for God, his way is perfect” (Psalm 18:30).

The challenge, however, is not merely believing that God is good when life is pleasant. The deeper test is to trust Him when His ways seem mysterious, His timing appears delayed, or His methods are difficult to understand.

The healing of the deaf man in Mark 7 and the raising of Jairus’s daughter in Mark 5 teach us one enduring truth: Jesus does all things excellently well, even when we cannot immediately comprehend His ways.

The deaf man in Mark 7 presents a vivid picture of humanity’s helplessness without God. Just as he could not hear clearly or speak properly, humanity, because of sin, is naturally unable to hear God as it ought, understand spiritual truth fully, or respond to Him rightly. Yet Jesus understood the man’s condition completely. 

Christ also understands every detail of our lives. He knows our fears, struggles, disappointments, weaknesses, and hidden burdens. Nothing is concealed from His sight.

He specializes in restoring what sin, suffering, and adversity have damaged. He opens deaf ears, heals broken hearts, restores shattered lives, and gives hope to the hopeless. No condition is beyond His knowledge, compassion, or power.

The Personal Touch of Christ

One remarkable feature of this miracle is that Jesus took the man aside from the crowd and dealt with him personally. Though He ministered to multitudes, He never overlooked the individual. 

This reveals something wonderful about God’s dealings with His children. Though He rules over the universe, He remains deeply interested in the personal concerns of every believer.

He knows our names, understands our circumstances, and meets us at the point of our need. The same Jesus who ministered privately to one deaf man still deals personally and tenderly with His people today. We are never lost in the crowd before Him.

The Compassion of Our Lord

Jesus communicated with the man through actions he could understand. He touched his ears, touched his tongue, looked toward heaven, and sighed deeply.

Every action revealed divine compassion. The touch of the ears communicated, “I understand your problem”. The touch of the tongue declared, “I have power to heal”. The upward look toward heaven acknowledged the Father’s authority and provision. The sigh revealed Christ’s grief over the suffering and brokenness brought into the world through sin.

That sigh is especially moving. It reminds us that Jesus is not indifferent to human pain. He identifies with our sorrows and is touched by our infirmities.

Hebrews 4:15 assures us that we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Our burdens matter to Him. Our tears are not unnoticed, and our pain is never treated lightly.

“Ephphatha” — Be Opened!

Then came the divine command: “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened” (Mark 7:34). Immediately, the man’s ears were opened, the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began to speak plainly.

This miracle beautifully illustrates what Christ continues to do in human lives. He opens minds to understand the Scriptures. He opens hearts to receive the Gospel. He opens mouths in prayer, praise, worship, and testimony. He opens doors that no human power can shut.

When Jesus speaks, chains are broken, barriers collapse, and impossible situations change. His word carries creative, restorative, and liberating power. No bondage is too strong, no wound too deep, and no situation too hopeless for Him.

Trusting God’s Timing

Another powerful illustration of Christ’s perfect ways is found in the story of Jairus (Mark 5:21–43).

Jairus pleaded urgently with Jesus to come and heal his dying daughter. Yet while they were on the way, Jesus stopped to minister to a woman who had suffered from an issue of blood for twelve years.

During that apparent delay, devastating news arrived: Jairus’s daughter had died. To Jairus, it must have seemed that Jesus had arrived too late. But the Lord immediately reassured him: “Be not afraid, only believe” (Mark 5:36).

What appeared to be a disappointing delay became the setting for a greater miracle. Jesus did not merely heal a sick child; He raised a dead child.

How often God’s timing confuses us. We pray, wait, and wonder why heaven seems silent. Yet God sees the end from the beginning.

What appears to be delay may be divine preparation. What seems like disappointment may be God’s pathway to something greater than we imagined. Jairus learned what every believer must eventually discover: Jesus does all things well. Alleluia!

The Fulfilment of Divine Promise

The declaration of the crowd in Mark 7 echoes the verdict pronounced at creation itself: God’s works are good.

The people were overwhelmed because everything Jesus did reflected divine perfection. His compassion never failed. His wisdom never faltered. His power knew no limits. His timing was flawless.

Furthermore, this healing of the deaf man was more than an act of kindness. It was a revelation of Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah and Saviour (Isaiah 35:5).

His works confirmed His identity. He came not merely to improve human conditions temporarily, but to bring salvation, restoration, and the fulfilment of God’s redemptive promise.

Bringing Others to Christ

Please note that certain people brought the deaf man to Jesus and pleaded with Him on the man’s behalf (Mark 7:32). This highlights the vital ministry of intercession and compassionate outreach.

The man could not adequately express his own need, but his friends did so for him. Their concern became the bridge that connected him to Christ.

Many people come to the Lord because someone cared enough to pray, invite, encourage, or lovingly guide them toward the Saviour.

Even today, countless people remain spiritually deaf to the Gospel and unable to perceive their deepest need. God therefore calls believers to stand in the gap, pray earnestly, and labour faithfully until others encounter Christ. We must never underestimate the power of bringing someone to Jesus.

Conclusion

There may be seasons in our experiences when God’s ways appear difficult to understand. Yet we must continue to trust the One who does all things well. Like Jairus, we may feel that God has delayed. Like the deaf man, we may feel isolated, helpless, or overlooked. Yet the testimony of Scripture remains unchanged: He has done all things well.

Hear His word today: “Be not afraid, only believe”. Trust His wisdom. Trust His timing. Trust His love. One day, as you look back over the various chapters of your life, you too will testify with gratitude and wonder: “He hath done all things well.”

May the Lord perfect all that concerns you, and may your life continually reveal the goodness, faithfulness, and power of Christ. You won’t miss it, in Jesus’ mighty Name. Amen. Happy Sunday!