How does Psalm 107:38 connect with God's promises in Genesis 1:28? Setting the Scene Psalm 107 celebrates God’s rescuing love. After recounting how He gathers the redeemed from distress, verse 38 says: “He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.” Genesis 1:28 records God’s first words to humanity: “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.” Psalm 107:38 echoes this creation-day promise, showing it is still alive and active. Key Connections • Same Blessing Formula – Genesis 1: “God blessed them… be fruitful and multiply.” – Psalm 107: “He blesses them, and they multiply greatly.” God’s blessing hasn’t changed; He still speaks increase over His people. • Fruitfulness Is Covenant Language – Genesis 9:1; Leviticus 26:9; Deuteronomy 28:2-4 all repeat the “multiply” promise. – Psalm 107 places that covenant faithfulness on display for a redeemed community. • Dominion and Provision – Genesis: multiply, fill, subdue, rule. – Psalm: multiply greatly, herds do not diminish. The livestock detail in Psalm 107 mirrors the provision side of Genesis 1:28. God supplies resources so His people can exercise wise dominion. • Redemption Restores Creation Purposes – After exile, wanderings, and distress (Psalm 107:2-7, 33-37), God restores the original mandate. – The same Lord who created now re-creates, re-commissioning His people to the Genesis calling. Why This Matters • God’s promises are not one-time events; they ripple through history. • Every act of divine rescue (Psalm 107) is aimed at bringing His people back to fruitfulness. • Physical increase points to spiritual fruitfulness in Christ (John 15:5, 8; 2 Corinthians 9:10). • The church stands in continuity with Eden, Noah, Abraham, Israel, and the restored exiles—always blessed to “be fruitful” for God’s glory. Takeaways for Today – Expect God’s blessing to produce growth—both tangible and spiritual. – Steward resources and influence as part of the original “rule” mandate. – See every deliverance in your life as an invitation to renewed fruitfulness. – Trust that the God who “does not let their herds diminish” will supply all you need to fulfill His purposes (Philippians 4:19). |
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