Through the Bible Day by Day - Psalms 104:1 - 104:1

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Through the Bible Day by Day - Psalms 104:1 - 104:1


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the Lord’s Wondrous Handiwork

Psa 104:1-12

The opening verses of this psalm appear to describe in sublime poetry the creation of the world. God is very great, because He created the heavens and the earth. He is clothed with honor and majesty, and yet He stooped to brood over the chaos and darkness which preceded the order and beauty of our earth. When He said, “Let there be light,” He robed Himself in its texture. The firmament of Gen 1:8 was the curtain of his tent. The clouds above and the seas beneath yielded his chariot and hid for Him the joists of His palace. See Gen 1:9-10. Compare Psa 103:4 and Heb 1:7.

The psalmist in Psa 104:6 seems to see the process which is described briefly and graphically in Gen 1:10. The waters had covered the world with their storm and welter; but at God’s command they poured down the mountain slopes to the ocean bed, there to be retained by banks of sand. What exquisite thoughtfulness is disclosed in God’s provision of the springs! He thinks for the wild asses and the fowls, and how much more will He care for you, O ye of little faith!