September 24, 2022
What does it say?
The writer praised God for creating the earth in wisdom; he then promised to sing praises to God as long as he lived.
What does it mean?
Psalm 104 is another hymn of praise to God for His remarkable creation and for His sovereignty over all the earth. Only the Lord God is powerful and wise enough to lay out the world in perfect order. The God who created the universe has chosen to reveal some of His secrets to His special creation – man – with whom He wants to have a personal relationship. He provides everything people need to live within His creation – water, food, and materials for clothing and shelter. Mankind’s response should be no less than to worship the Creator and Sovereign of the earth.
How should I respond?
The beauty of the natural world can bring an instant sense of awe – seeing a rainbow, a sunset, or a waterfall, for instance. There is no better time to offer the Lord praise than in those moments. Reverence for God and submission to His authority are evident in the life of a person who truly believes that God is the Creator of all things and is the Sovereign over all things. Do you give God honor as your Creator? How does your life demonstrate that He is your Lord and King? Your life will be an act of worship if you start each day in recognition of who God is.