Psalm 65:5–8: By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; You who still the noise of the seas, The noise of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples. They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of Your signs; You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
The psalmist was confident that God answers prayer; He is the hope of people in the farthest regions of the earth. God’s answers to prayer often come by awesome deeds; this is natural for God. He demonstrated His power and strength by forming the mountains and soothing the seas and their waves. God’s wonders bring fear to people and songs of joy throughout the world (where morning dawns and evening fades). 1
Living the Transformed Life
Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength! We will sing and praise Your power. Psalm 21:13
- Look to the cross today, and remember…He died so you could live.
- Look to the mountains today, and remember…He is the Creator who will give to you daily bread and physical strength.
- Look to the sunrise and sunset today, and remember…He is in absolute control over every minute of every day, and is worthy of your complete trust and surrender.
Look up with hopeful anticipation and see the revelation of your Redeemer.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father for the beauty of Your creation. Dear Jesus, please open my eyes to see Your hand leading me, each step of the way.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, pp. 841–842). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
