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Dave Burnette's Commentary

Psalm Chapter 104

Written By: God through Inspiration
Penned By: David, Asaph, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, Moses, and the Sons of Korah
Date Penned: (1440-586 BC)
Overview: Poetry for the Expression of Praise and Worship to God (c 1-150)
Theme: The Fourth Book of Psalms (c 90-106)
Message: Appreciating God Through His Creation (v 1-35)

Psalms 104 Commentary 

(104:1) God's Creation - This psalm poetically summarizes God's creation of the world as found in the first chapter of Genesis. The writer mentions what God created each day as a reason to praise God. On day one, God created light (Psalm 1041; Sonesisas); day tvo, the heavens and the waters (salm 104-2-3; Genesig ko), day three, land and regetation (salm 104,6 13; Genesis 1:0-13); day four, the sun, moon, and stars (Realm 104-19-23; Genesis 1:14-16); day five, fish and birds (Psalm 104112, 25-26; Genesis 1:20-23); and day six, animals, people, and food to sustain them (Psalm 104-21-34, 27-30; Genesis 1:24-31). God's act of creation deserves the praise of all people. 


(104:5) The Earth's Foundations - God built the earth on its foundations, and he guarantees its permanence the same way. It would "not be removed for ever' by anyone other than God. Eventually, he will create a new heaven and new earth that will last forever (Isaiah 6517; Revelation 21:1). The same power by which he undergirds the world also provides a firm foundation for believers. 

(104:24) God's Creativity - In creation we find stunning variety, revealing the rich creativity, goodness, and wisdom of our loving God. As you notice and enjoy your natural surroundings, thank God for his creativity. Take a fresh look at people, seeing each one as God's unique creation, each with his or her own special talents, abilities, and gifts. 

(104:26) Leviathan - Here "leviathan" likely refers to a large and active sea creature 

(104:28-36) God's Sovereignty - The next two chapters express God's sovereignty in history; this psalm tells of his sovereignty over all creation. God has supreme, unlimited power over the entire universe. He creates; he preserves; he governs. As we understand God's boundless power, we can rest in his authority over our lives 

(104:29) God's Breath - Today many people arrogantly assume they don't need God. But our every breath depends on the spirit he has breathed into us (Genesis 2:7; 3:9; Job 33:4; 34:14-15; Daniel 5:23). Not only do we depend on God for life, but he loves us and wants the best for us. We should let him renew us each day while also seeking to follow his plans for us.


Dave Burnette's Life Application

He has the Whole World is in His Hands


Each day we walk through the Bible chapter by chapter making an application of our text to help us grow in the Lord. Many applications can be made from each day's text. Today, we continue in the Book of Psalms with Chapter 104. In our text today, we see a theme of appreciating God through His creation. God not only creates but maintains his creation. In applying, we see how the Lord has the Whole World in His Hands and cares for it's amazing balance that allows us to live. As a child, we sang the song "He has the Whole World in His Hands," we can see that truth today with the amazing provision of our Lord to this planet where we live. How about You? Do you see the amazing provision in this world in which we live? Let us learn from our Psalm and text today to remember that Our Lord truly has the Whole World in His hands and is worthy of praise for His Creation.

 

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Psalm 104

Psalm 104

 1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

 2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

 3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

 4Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

 5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

 6Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.

 7At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

 8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.

 9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

 10He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

 11They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

 12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

 13He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.

 14He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

 15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

 16The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

 17Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

 18The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.

 19He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

 20Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.

 21The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

 22The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

 23Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

 24O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

 25So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

 26There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

 27These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

 28That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

 29Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

 30Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

 31The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

 32He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

 33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

 34My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

 35Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.