What is the meaning of Psalm 24:1? A Psalm of David. - The heading reminds us the human writer is David, Israel’s shepherd-king. - His life story (1 Samuel 16:11–13; 2 Samuel 7:8–9) shows how God chooses and rules, underscoring the theme of divine ownership that follows. - Other psalms by David (e.g., Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd”) echo this personal trust in God’s absolute authority. The earth is the LORD’s - Every square inch of land and sea belongs to Him because He created it (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 89:11). - Pharaoh learned this in Exodus 9:29 when Moses declared, “the earth is the LORD’s.” - Job 41:11 confirms, “Everything under heaven is Mine.” - New-Testament writers agree: “The earth is the Lord’s” (1 Corinthians 10:26). - Practical takeaway: stewardship, not ownership—our use of soil, resources, and time must honor their rightful Owner. And the fullness thereof - “Fullness” covers everything that fills the planet: • flora and fauna (Psalm 50:10-11) • mineral wealth (Haggai 2:8) • seasons, weather, harvests (Psalm 65:9-13) - Because the Lord claims the contents as well as the container, nothing is secular or outside His concern. - This truth fuels gratitude; when we receive creation’s gifts we are receiving from His hand (James 1:17). The world and all who dwell therein - Not only terrain and resources but people belong to God (Deuteronomy 10:14). - Acts 17:24-28 portrays Him as both Creator and Sustainer: “He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” - This includes every nation, ruler, and unborn child (Psalm 139:13-16). - Because all humans are His, He has the right to judge (Psalm 9:8) and the heart to redeem (John 3:16). - Our response: honor every person as God’s property, share the gospel as His offer of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). summary Psalm 24:1 declares God’s total ownership: He made the earth, He fills it, He rules every creature. Acknowledging this shapes how we view possessions, nature, people, and purpose. Everything we are and have is His—so life becomes an act of worshipful stewardship under the rightful King. |
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