“Let the glory of the Lord endure forever;
Let the Lord be glad in His works.”
(Ps. 104:31)
Five times in the creation account recorded in Genesis 1 God pauses, steps back, and comments on His handiwork: “God saw that it was good,” (verses 4, 12, 18, 21, 25). And the Lord still rejoices and will rejoice in what He has done, because His glory continues to be praised by the whole of creation… a praise that “endures forever,” (Ps. 104:31).
Do you hear it?
Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all stars of light!
Praise Him, highest heavens, and the waters that are above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.
Praise the Lord from the earth, sea monsters and all deeps.
Fire and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged fowl…
Praise the Lord! (Ps. 148: 3-5, 7-10, 14)
Even insignificant, inanimate rocks recognize the glory of their Creator! As Jesus rode a borrowed donkey into Jerusalem the Sunday before His crucifixion, all His followers raised their praise to God with a loud voice, shouting “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” On hearing this, the Pharisees call out to Jesus, asking Him to quiet the crowd. In response, Jesus answered, “I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” (Luke 19:35-40).
Let us not be guilty of overlooking or disregarding the incredible opportunity we have as God’s children to join in with creation’s song of praise to our God Most High! Take a moment now and raise your own voice in praise to your Lord!
- Lord, Your glory is above all the earth and even the heavens (Psa. 104:31; Psa. 138:5; 57:7, 11; 148:13), for Your name alone is excellent. The world should be filled with Your praise where all nations, all creatures, everything that has breath takes part and praises Your name!
- My sin is ever before me, and the accuser is continually accusing me to Your face. Will not sin squelch the work of the Spirit in me? Is my sanctification halted in some way by my sin? Help me live before You as one that praises Your name for who You are and what You have done for me in Jesus Christ. I am Yours, Lord!
- You are the Great Maker of heaven and earth. You reign high above all Your creation, exalted far above all gods! Help these thoughts of You be in me continually that I might see You more clearly. Help me every day experience the fresh working of Your Spirit in my heart that I might praise You as You deserve.
Further References for Psalm 104:31
Gen. 1:31; Rom. 11:36; Exod. 40:35; Ps. 19:1, 102:16; Eph. 3:21
