Connect Psalm 104:13 with Genesis 1:31 on God's creation being "very good." Setting the Scene - Psalm 104 paints a vivid, praise-filled panorama of God’s active involvement in His world. - Genesis 1 gives the historical foundation: six literal days of creation, capped by God’s declaration that everything He made was “very good.” - Linking these passages shows that the goodness God declared at the beginning continues to be displayed every day through His sustaining handiwork. Psalm 104:13 – God’s Ongoing Care “He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works.” - God is not a distant architect; He is the daily Provider. - “Waters the mountains” highlights care even for remote places—nothing in creation is outside His reach (cf. Job 38:25-27). - “The earth is satisfied” speaks of abundance. Creation itself testifies to God’s generosity and order (Psalm 104:24). Genesis 1:31 – The Verdict: Very Good “God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.” - “Looked” shows personal inspection; the Creator affirms the perfection of His work. - “Very good” (Hebrew me’od tob) conveys completeness, harmony, and moral purity; nothing was lacking or marred. - This declaration establishes the standard by which we measure what is truly good (cf. James 1:17). Bridging the Verses - Genesis 1:31 reveals the original quality of creation; Psalm 104:13 reveals God’s ongoing commitment to that quality. - The same hand that formed the world still “waters the mountains.” His sustaining work verifies that His creation remains fundamentally good in design, even though sin has introduced decay (Romans 8:20-22). - The satisfaction of the earth in Psalm 104 echoes the satisfaction God Himself felt in Genesis 1. Divine pleasure in creation motivates His continuous provision. Additional Scriptural Echoes - Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens declare the glory of God…” Creation still proclaims the goodness God pronounced. - Colossians 1:16-17 – All things were created through Christ and “in Him all things hold together,” underlining the link between initial creation and ongoing sustenance. - Matthew 5:45 – God “sends rain on the righteous and the wicked,” mirroring Psalm 104:13’s picture of universal provision. Takeaways for Today • Expect God’s care: The same God who declared the world very good still satisfies the earth. • Celebrate creation: Observing mountains, rain, and harvests should prompt worship of the Sustainer. • Steward well: Because creation is inherently good and God still values it, we are called to responsible dominion (Genesis 2:15). • Trust His character: If He nourishes the mountains, He certainly knows and meets personal needs (Matthew 6:30-32). |
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