JUNE 4
Psalm 111:2, “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.”
Psalm 111 is a song of praise that celebrates the greatness of God through the works He has done. From creation to covenant, from provision to redemption, the psalmist calls us to remember and rejoice in the faithfulness and power of the Lord. Nearly every verse highlights a different aspect of His work—His righteousness, justice, grace, wonders, and provision.
Reading this psalm, I couldn’t help but think of a recent visit with my 94-year-old father. He stays active by tending to his yard with steady care and purpose. On this visit, he gave me a tour to show what he’d been working on. The fruit trees were perfectly pruned and already full of young fruit. The grass was mowed, the garden thriving, and the rose bushes blooming beautifully. He had even repaired the walkway and replaced some broken boards on the deck. Everything was clean, vibrant, and well-ordered—a quiet but clear testament to his ongoing work and care. I found myself deeply admiring it, and I told him so.
It reminded me of how we are invited in Psalm 111 to not only notice God’s works but to delight in them—to study them, remember them, and praise Him for them. Just as I walked through my father’s yard and saw the evidence of his labor and love, so the psalm invites us to walk through life and see the hand of the Lord in everything He has done. His works aren’t distant memories—they are present realities. The world He sustains, the people He redeems, the needs He meets, the wisdom He gives—all are ongoing expressions of His goodness.
When we slow down and pay attention, God’s works are all around us. Psalm 111 calls us to look again—to trace His fingerprints through our lives and respond with thanks, worship, and awe.
“The works of the Lord are the scrolls in which He writes His character, and the archives of His love.” — Charles Spurgeon
Application Questions: Psalm 111 says the works of the Lord are “studied by all who delight in them.” What might it look like for you to slow down and intentionally reflect on God’s work in your life this week? Is there a practical way to build that into your routine?
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