In this selection from Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, the poet's eye sweeps appreciatively across the 'manifold works' of creation, made with wisdom and full of wonderful creatures: Yonder is the great wide sea, with its living things too many to number. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan which you made for sport. All of them … Continue reading Psalm 104b, 15 May 2015
Tag: creation
Psalm 19, 24 Jan 2015
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork (Ps. 19:1) The question of whether the wonders of creation do or do not prove the existence of an omnipotent Creator and intelligent design will always be debated. The psalmist is definitely in the 'do' camp, the theme appearing strongly in many … Continue reading Psalm 19, 24 Jan 2015
Psalm 104, 18 Oct 15
Here you have classic arm-waving poetry, the poet overcome by the glory and power of the creation -- and Creator. His or her feelings are quite infectious: Bless God, O my soul. O my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty, wrapped in light as with a garment. You stretch … Continue reading Psalm 104, 18 Oct 15
Psalm 139, 18 Jan 2015
Complexity of situations, relationships or internal feelings can sometimes create such a tangled web that we are ensnared and immobilised. It would be easier if someone would just sweep in and ditch the unimportant things, whatever they are, and say: "Well, clearly, this is what you should be doing!" In such times, Psalm 139 has … Continue reading Psalm 139, 18 Jan 2015
