Connect Psalm 65:10 with Genesis 1:31 regarding God's creation and sustenance. The Goodness of Creation “God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31) – Every detail of the cosmos bears the imprint of God’s perfect craftsmanship. – “Very good” is God’s own verdict, revealing His delight in a world functioning exactly as He designed. – From sky to soil, seas to stars, nothing is random or disposable; everything is infused with purpose and value (cf. Psalm 19:1; Nehemiah 9:6). God’s Ongoing Care in Psalm 65:10 “You soak its furrows; You level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth.” (Psalm 65:10) – The verbs highlight continual, hands-on involvement: • soak – God saturates the earth with life-giving water. • level – He tends the terrain so seed can take root. • soften – He prepares hard ground for new life. • bless – He personally guarantees the increase. – Creation is not left to run on autopilot; the Creator remains the Caretaker (cf. Psalm 104:13–15; Matthew 5:45). From “Very Good” to “Blessed Growth” – Genesis 1:31 shows the finished work; Psalm 65:10 shows the sustained work. – The same God who declared “very good” now ensures “blessed growth,” proving His constancy across time (Malachi 3:6). – Colossians 1:16–17 affirms that in Christ “all things hold together,” connecting original creation with present preservation. – Hebrews 1:3 places Jesus as the One who “upholds all things by His powerful word,” tying creative authority to daily provision. Creation’s Daily Sermon – Rain, fertile soil, and harvest preach the character of God: • Generosity – He “gives everyone life and breath and everything else” (Acts 17:25). • Faithfulness – Seasons reliably return (Genesis 8:22). • Nearness – He “is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27). – Each provision invites gratitude: “He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons” (Acts 14:17). Implications for Our Lives – Gratitude: Recognize every meal, paycheck, and breath as sustained by God’s gracious hand. – Stewardship: Treat the earth respectfully, managing God’s “very good” creation with care (Genesis 2:15). – Trust: If He waters fields, He will not neglect His people (Matthew 6:26–30). – Worship: Join creation’s chorus, praising the One who made and maintains all things (Psalm 65:13). |
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