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Thank you, God!
Psalm 104:10-23
Andy Nagahara
1. The blessing of water (10-13)
10 He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains.
11 They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
12 The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.
13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
2. The good things God gives (15-18)
14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate– bringing forth food from the earth: 15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
16 The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
17 There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the pine trees.
18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the coneys.
C. The harmony of God’s system (19-23)
19 The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.
20 You bring darkness, it becomes night, and all the beasts of the forest prowl.
21 The lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.
22 The sun rises, and they steal away; they return and lie down in their dens.
23 Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening.
Summary
The pandemic, terrible accidents, crimes, international warfare, climate destruction, conflict, and disease. What is happening to the world that God created? Is it foolish to live in hope? If you are feeling discouraged, let us meditate on the love of nature expressed in this psalm and give thanks to God. Even though the problems of this world seem impossible to us, God is still at work. Let us not become distracted but seek to be more like Jesus as we walk with him.
For Discussion
- Recall three things that you thanked God for recently.
- What does the Bible teach us using water as a metaphor?