The Greatness of God as Creator

Text: Psalm 104
3 February 2019

GOD AS CREATOR

1. To admire His workmanship in creating the world

2. To appreciate Him better through His creation

ASPECTS OF GOD REVEALED AS CREATOR

1. His greatness

“O LORD my God, You are very great…”   Psalm 104:1
a. God’s greatness is seen in all of nature
b. Natural imageries to describe God’s greatness
i. Light as His garment
ii. Heavens as His dwelling
iii. Clouds as His transport
iv. Wind as His pathway

2. His wisdom

“… In wisdom You have made them all.”   Psalm 104:24
a. Precision in designing the universe
i. The earth
ii. The sun and moon
iii. The planets
iv. All are exactly placed and tailored to sustain life on earth
b. Creativity in diversity
i. Animals
ii. Plants
iii. The incredible range of species reflects God’s depth of thought

3. His goodness

“You open Your hand, they are filled with good.”   Psalm 104:28
a. In providing food and water to every life form on earth
b. In providing shelter for animals

HOW WE ARE TO RESPOND TO GOD

1. Meditate on His glory as Creator

“May my meditation be sweet to Him…”   Psalm 104:34
a. Beyond the works that He has done
b. To see His power and profundity and stand in awe of Him

2. Sing to Him with a heart of praise

“I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise…”   Psalm 104:33