God Created Wonderful Things
The Psalms are a collection of poems and songs, in observance of the first five books of the bible. The Psalms are a continuum of praises to God for his goodness. Last week we talked about the profundity of the earths atmosphere. Which we are a integral part. This week we focus on the undeniable fact. Since we are aware of this miracle. That we should always give thanks to God almighty, for his wonderful creation. When you give it some thought, how could you not?
Psalm 104
1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
4Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
In the first verse, we are giving God the highest praise. Everything that God has made is good and acceptable. Since all creation is good and purposeful, the creator must be the same. Light is used to illustrate awareness. To come to understand the magnificance of our surroundings, could be compared to coming out of darkness. When we look at the sky, as far as we can see it exists. It's like a curtain between the window of heaven, and the earth below. Have you ever wondered what's on the other side? God started with nothing, but the desire to create someone to worship him. That's the only thing we have to offer God is praise. He possesses everything else. All that truly serve him, are just an extension of his light. We as Christians should all be like ignited matches. Fire and light both emanate the same thing. The ability to see the goodness of God.
Psalm 104
5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
6Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
7At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
God was the creator of all things, in the beginning of time. He established in creation, the boundaries that will last eternally. Psalms are in response to the first five books of the bible. Having the benefit of written scripture. We are aware these are the days of Noah. It refers to the entire earth being covered with water. It's equal to you and me, putting on a coat or pair of pants, to cover our bodies. God has the power to use the elements to do the same with the earth. We read in the book of Genesis, during the time of Noah. God released the waters and the entire earth was flooded. At Gods command the waters receded. The waters returned to where we now coexist with it's power. Scripture teaches us that the next time it will be with fire. When the end comes this time it won't involve water.
Psalm 104
10He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
11They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
13He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
We must remember who wrote the Psalms to visualize what is being said here. The writer was reflecting on the atmosphere around them. If we recollect a lesson in Geography we remember Israel, is a dry and hilly place. God has made provisions for all that he created. In last weeks lesson we used the bird as an example. Have you ever seen a bird in need of shelter, or one keeled over dead from starvation? Only our heavenly father controls the rain. His chambers is a term used to indicate Gods residence, or where he lives. We can only imagine what it's like. That being a place man hasn't seen. For all his creation, God has made provisions. Since man is his crown and glory, and we have been given dominion over all. Why would we look anywhere else for direction, other than God?
Psalm 104
1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
4Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
In the first verse, we are giving God the highest praise. Everything that God has made is good and acceptable. Since all creation is good and purposeful, the creator must be the same. Light is used to illustrate awareness. To come to understand the magnificance of our surroundings, could be compared to coming out of darkness. When we look at the sky, as far as we can see it exists. It's like a curtain between the window of heaven, and the earth below. Have you ever wondered what's on the other side? God started with nothing, but the desire to create someone to worship him. That's the only thing we have to offer God is praise. He possesses everything else. All that truly serve him, are just an extension of his light. We as Christians should all be like ignited matches. Fire and light both emanate the same thing. The ability to see the goodness of God.
Psalm 104
5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
6Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
7At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
God was the creator of all things, in the beginning of time. He established in creation, the boundaries that will last eternally. Psalms are in response to the first five books of the bible. Having the benefit of written scripture. We are aware these are the days of Noah. It refers to the entire earth being covered with water. It's equal to you and me, putting on a coat or pair of pants, to cover our bodies. God has the power to use the elements to do the same with the earth. We read in the book of Genesis, during the time of Noah. God released the waters and the entire earth was flooded. At Gods command the waters receded. The waters returned to where we now coexist with it's power. Scripture teaches us that the next time it will be with fire. When the end comes this time it won't involve water.
Psalm 104
10He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
11They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
13He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
We must remember who wrote the Psalms to visualize what is being said here. The writer was reflecting on the atmosphere around them. If we recollect a lesson in Geography we remember Israel, is a dry and hilly place. God has made provisions for all that he created. In last weeks lesson we used the bird as an example. Have you ever seen a bird in need of shelter, or one keeled over dead from starvation? Only our heavenly father controls the rain. His chambers is a term used to indicate Gods residence, or where he lives. We can only imagine what it's like. That being a place man hasn't seen. For all his creation, God has made provisions. Since man is his crown and glory, and we have been given dominion over all. Why would we look anywhere else for direction, other than God?
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