The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. The earth has yielded its harvest;This phrase reflects the agricultural context of ancient Israel, where the success of crops was seen as a direct blessing from God. The harvest was a time of joy and thanksgiving, often associated with the Feast of Tabernacles, a festival celebrating God's provision ( Leviticus 23:39-43). The imagery of the earth yielding its harvest can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual fruitfulness, as in the parable of the sower ( Matthew 13:23). The earth's productivity is a testament to God's faithfulness in creation, echoing the promise of Genesis 8:22 that seedtime and harvest will not cease. God, our God, blesses us.
This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people, highlighting the covenantal aspect of God's blessings. The repetition of "God, our God" underscores the intimacy and exclusivity of this relationship, reminiscent of the covenant language found in Exodus 6:7, where God declares, "I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God." The blessing here is not just material but also spiritual, pointing to the ultimate blessing found in Jesus Christ, who fulfills the promises of God (Ephesians 1:3). This assurance of blessing is a call to trust in God's provision and to live in gratitude and obedience. Persons / Places / Events 1. The EarthRepresents the physical world created by God, which is capable of producing a bountiful harvest. 2. GodThe central figure in this verse, acknowledged as the source of blessings and the one who causes the earth to yield its harvest. 3. The HarvestSymbolizes both the literal agricultural produce and the spiritual blessings that come from God’s provision. Teaching Points God as ProviderRecognize that all blessings, both physical and spiritual, come from God. We should cultivate a heart of gratitude for His provision. Dependence on GodJust as the earth depends on God for its harvest, we must depend on Him for our needs and spiritual growth. Blessings and ResponsibilityWith blessings come responsibilities. We are called to use what God has given us to bless others and further His kingdom. Faith and PatienceTrust in God’s timing for the harvest in our lives, whether it be in personal growth, ministry, or other areas. Worship and PraiseOur response to God’s blessings should be worship and praise, acknowledging His goodness and faithfulness. Bible Study Questions 1. How does recognizing God as the provider of the earth’s harvest influence your perspective on material and spiritual blessings? 2. In what ways can you demonstrate gratitude for the blessings God has given you? 3. How can you apply the principle of dependence on God in your daily life, especially in times of need or uncertainty? 4. What responsibilities do you have with the blessings you receive, and how can you use them to serve others? 5. How can you cultivate patience and faith while waiting for God’s timing in your life, and what scriptures can support you in this journey? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:11-12This passage describes God’s creation of vegetation and the earth’s ability to produce plants and trees, establishing the foundation for the earth yielding its harvest. Leviticus 26:4God promises to send rain in its season, and the land will yield its produce, showing the connection between obedience to God and receiving His blessings. James 5:7Encourages believers to be patient like a farmer waiting for the precious fruit of the earth, highlighting the spiritual aspect of waiting for God’s blessings. People David, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Bless, Blessed, Blesses, Blessing, Harvest, Increase, Produce, Yield, YieldedDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 67:6 4464 harvest
4506 seed Psalm 67:5-6 4208 land, divine responsibility Library God of Mercy, God of Grace
[1188]Heathlands: Henry Smart, 1866 Psalm 67 Henry F. Lyte, 1834 DOXOLOGY God of mercy, God of grace, Show the brightness of thy face; Shine upon us, Savior, shine, Fill thy Church with light divine; And thy saving health extend Unto earth's remotest end. Let the people praise thee, Lord; Be by all that live adored; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to their Savior King; At thy feet their tribute pay, And thy holy will obey. Let the people praise thee, Lord; Earth shall then her fruits afford; …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USATwenty-Seventh Day that God's People May Realise their Calling
WHAT TO PRAY.--That God's People may Realise their Calling "I will bless thee; and be thou a blessing: in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed."--GEN. xii. 2, 3. "God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us. That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations."--PS. lxvii. 1, 2. Abraham was only blessed that he might be a blessing to all the earth. Israel prays for blessing, that God may be known among all nations. …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession How the Preacher, when He Has Accomplished all Aright, Should Return to Himself, Lest Either his Life or his Preaching Lift Him Up.
But since often, when preaching is abundantly poured forth in fitting ways, the mind of the speaker is elevated in itself by a hidden delight in self-display, great care is needed that he may gnaw himself with the laceration of fear, lest he who recalls the diseases of others to health by remedies should himself swell through neglect of his own health; lest in helping others he desert himself, lest in lifting up others he fall. For to some the greatness of their virtue has often been the occasion …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Letter Xlii to the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey De Perrone, and his Comrades.
To the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey de Perrone, and His Comrades. He pronounces the youths noble because they purpose to lead the religious life, and exhorts them to perseverance. To his beloved sons, Geoffrey and his companions, Bernard, called Abbot of Clairvaux, wishes the spirit of counsel and strength. 1. The news of your conversion that has got abroad is edifying many, nay, is making glad the whole Church of God, so that The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad (Ps. xcvi. 11), and every tongue …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux The Blessing of God.
NUMB. VI. 22-27. We have already seen the grace of GOD making provision that His people, who had lost the privilege of priestly service, might draw near to Him by Nazarite separation and consecration. And not as the offence was the free gift: those who had forfeited the privilege of priestly service were the males only, but women and even children might be Nazarites; whosoever desired was free to come, and thus draw near to GOD. We now come to the concluding verses of Numb. vi, and see in them one …
James Hudson Taylor—Separation and Service Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers.
St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple …
St. Hilary of Poitiers—The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers Letter xix (A. D. 1127) to Suger, Abbot of S. Denis
To Suger, Abbot of S. Denis He praises Suger, who had unexpectedly renounced the pride and luxury of the world to give himself to the modest habits of the religious life. He blames severely the clerk who devotes himself rather to the service of princes than that of God. 1. A piece of good news has reached our district; it cannot fail to do great good to whomsoever it shall have come. For who that fear God, hearing what great things He has done for your soul, do not rejoice and wonder at the great …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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