What does "established the mountains" teach about God's strength and reliability? Setting the Scene Psalm 65 overflows with praise for the Lord’s power in creation and His faithful care for His people. Nestled in that celebration is the line: Key Verse “You formed the mountains by Your power; having girded Yourself with strength.” (Psalm 65:6) Unpacking “He Formed the Mountains” • “Formed” conveys deliberate design, not random process. • Mountains represent the largest, most immovable features of the earth. • Their very existence testifies to power that dwarfs human ability. What This Teaches About God’s Strength • Unlimited power: He shapes geological giants with ease (Jeremiah 32:17). • Self-sufficient might: “Having girded Yourself with strength” means His power comes from within, not from outside resources (Isaiah 40:26). • Sovereign authority: The highest peaks rise only because He commands them to (Habakkuk 3:6). • Ongoing control: The same power that raised the mountains sustains them (Colossians 1:17). What This Teaches About God’s Reliability • Permanence mirrors His steadfastness. If the mountains stand firm, how much more does the God who made them (Psalm 90:2). • Unchanging character: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • Refuge imagery: The psalmist often looks to mountains, then beyond them to the Lord who is the true help (Psalm 121:1-2). • Faithfulness in every generation: The God who once formed mountains still keeps promises (James 1:17). Drawing it Home Because God could speak and sculpt the Rockies, Alps, and Himalayas, He unquestionably has the strength to uphold every word He has spoken. The mountains’ immovability becomes a daily reminder that His character, plans, and covenant love are even more immovable. |
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