“Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty,”
Psalms 104:1
Summary
Psalm 104 is a hymn of praise celebrating God's creation and sustaining power. It begins by highlighting the greatness of God, who is clothed in splendor and majesty, and describes His creative acts with vivid imagery. The psalmist marvels at how God stretched out the heavens and set the earth on its foundations. The chapter continues to illustrate God's provision for His creation—sending water to nourish the earth, providing habitats for animals, and food for all living things. This Psalm also emphasizes God's meticulous care and wisdom in ordering the natural world, from the moon directing the seasons to the sun setting up the day's rhythm. Furthermore, the Lord's glory and sovereignty over creation are extolled, with a call for all to praise Him. The psalm concludes with an acknowledgment of human mortality and a petition for God’s joy and glory to endure forever.