A wonder from the beginning - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. ... My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
Psalm 139:13, 15–16

A wonder from the beginning
King David describes here the beginning of his life, the miracle of conception, as well as his growing in his mother’s womb. He says, “I was made”, and, “Your eyes saw my substance”. At this early stage, he was already a person – albeit a very small one.

Today, it is known that 18 days after conception, the embryo’s heart develops, and three days later it begins to beat. By the 45th day, before many women even know they are pregnant, all internal organs have formed. Additionally, at this stage the embryo has a small mouth and lips, an early tongue and buds for 20 milk teeth.

Even at this early stage of pregnancy, the embryo is a complete, albeit unborn, human being, differing from others only in size (about 1 centimetre), weight (about 1 gram) and living space. By the 65th day, the little person can already kick with its feet, clench its fists, open its mouth and smile.

When David reflects on the beginning of his existence in this way, he exclaims, “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvellous are Your works; and that my soul knows very well” (verse 14).

Likewise, every person today is unique, an original and a masterpiece – even though illness and age may leave their marks. How fitting it is then to say to the great God with David’s words: “I will praise You”!

Today’s reading: Exodus 2:16-3:6 · Luke 1:26-38