The second song of praise in David’s collection focuses on creation, much like the first, Psalm 8. This contemplation leads from praise to repentance and should be the same for us as it was for David.
Verses 1-4
The heavens repeat praise and the mighty works of God unceasingly day and night. There is no cloud or star remaining silent. The majesty of the universe speaks to every soul in their own language of the great and mighty Creator, calling attention to our humble flesh.
Verses 5-6
The sun rises, spreading its heat to all the same. Replenishing the needs of our bodies, energizing our spirits, and celebrating God’s genius. Who else could have designed a star, an ecosystem, and a human body to be so interconnected? Even our moods and mental states are connected to the sun’s rays. Only an Almighty, All-Knowing Creator could design such a complex system.
Verses 7-11
David transitions in this paragraph from the general revelation of creation to the specific revelation of God’s Word. The results from taking heed to the written Word has a similar effect as the sun, renewing one’s life, making the heart glad and the eyes light up. In verses 10 and 11, David compares the Word to an abundance of gold and as sweet as a honeycomb. God’s Word warns and rewards the people. It’s good to remember that at this point, the only written Word would be the five books of the law of Moses. Not exactly easy reading material.
Verses 12-14
As it should, the contemplation of God’s Word through creation and the Pentateuch lead David to consider his own words. He seeks forgiveness for unintentional sins and seeks protection from purposeful sin. He desires that both the words of his mouth and the motives of his heart be pure and acceptable before the Lord.
This post is Day 19 of the 31 Days of Journaling through the Psalms series. If you would like to read the first post, Psalm 1: The Wise and the Wicked, click here. The introduction to the series can be found here.
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