The earth is intimately tied to the sun, around which it revolves. Without the sun, life on earth could not exist because of the need for light, energy and holding it in place so it won’t spin off into outer space. Because the moon is big, its gravity tugs on the earth under the location of the moon producing high and low tides at various locations. Since the sun also produces tides, the sun and moon work together to produce complex tidal variations across the earth. The greatest tides occur when the sun, earth and moon are in alignment with each other. This is one example of God’s greatness and wisdom. Psalm 104 details this and other examples of God’s greatness regarding His name, works, provision, wisdom and timing.
Bend the knee in your innermost being because God is very great and clothed with splendor and majesty. He covers Himself with light like a cloak and stretches out the heavens like a tent curtain. He lays beams of His upper chambers in the waters. He makes the clouds His chariot, winds His messengers and flaming fire His ministers (Ps. 104:1-4). The greatness of God’s name causes you to bless His name in prayer.
He established the earth upon its foundation securely forever. God rebuked the waters so mountains rose and valleys sank down to their established place. He set a boundary so water would never cover the earth again (Ps. 104:5-9). The greatness of God’s works causes you to bless His name in prayer.
God sends springs in the valley so every animal can drink from them. The earth is satisfied with the fruit of His works. He causes grass to grow for the cattle and vegetation through man’s cultivation. It provides food to sustain man’s heart and make him glad (Ps. 104:10-17). The greatness of God’s provision makes people glad.
The high mountains are for the wild goats and cliffs for rock badgers. God made the moon for the seasons and positioned the sun in its exact place. He appointed night so the lions could prowl to their food from Him. Man works and labors until evening. The Lord made His works in wisdom throughout the earth. Large and small animals live in the sea (Ps. 104:18-26). The greatness of God’s wisdom enables every living being to live.
They all wait for Him to give food in its appointed time. They gather it and are satisfied with good. Their life and breadth is dependent on God (Ps. 104:27-30). The greatness of God’s timing is delightful and fruitful.
The Lord’s glory endures forever. He looks at the earth and it trembles. He touches the mountains and they smoke. The proper response is singing praise and being glad in the Lord as you meditate on Him. He takes care of the wicked (Ps. 104:31-35). Meditate on and sing praise to God because His glory endures forever.
Consider the greatness of God’s name, works, provision, wisdom and timing. Your only appropriate response is to meditate on and sing praise to God because His glory endures forever.
