How does Psalm 145:10 connect with Genesis 1:31 on creation's goodness? Two Verses, One Theme Genesis 1:31—“And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.” Psalm 145:10—“All You have made will thank You, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.” Creation Declared “Very Good” (Genesis 1:31) • At the close of the sixth day, God appraises everything He has fashioned. • “Very good” (tov me’od) signals perfection, completeness, and moral purity; nothing broken, nothing cursed. • The verdict covers the entire created order—cosmos, earth, living creatures, and humanity (cf. 1 Timothy 4:4). Creation Responds in Thanksgiving (Psalm 145:10) • The psalmist looks at the same creation and hears it answering back with gratitude. • Two groups are identified: – “All You have made” – the whole created realm, personified as praising. – “Your saints” – redeemed people who lead the chorus of blessing. • Praise is the natural and proper echo to the divine “very good” (cf. Psalm 19:1; Revelation 4:11). How the Verses Interlock • Genesis speaks of God’s evaluation; Psalm 145 describes creation’s reaction. • The goodness declared at the beginning becomes the motivation for ongoing gratitude. • The relationship is cyclical: 1. God creates and calls it good. 2. Creation, recognizing that goodness, thanks its Maker. 3. God is glorified, confirming His original intention (cf. Romans 11:36). Wider Biblical Thread • Romans 1:20—Creation’s goodness reveals God’s invisible attributes. • Colossians 1:16–17—All things were created through Christ and for Him; He sustains what He once called “very good.” • James 1:17—“Every good and perfect gift is from above,” linking creation’s goodness to God’s unchanging character. Implications for Daily Life • Celebrate creation: noticing beauty is a form of worship, not sentimentality. • Stewardship follows praise: if God calls it “very good,” we treat it with reverence (Genesis 2:15). • Gratitude shapes speech: join the saints in blessing the Lord for what He has made (Ephesians 5:20). Summary Genesis 1:31 gives the divine verdict of goodness; Psalm 145:10 records creation’s grateful response. The two verses together form a dialogue of blessing—God speaks “very good,” and all He has made answers, “Thank You.” |
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