Pure Praise

Psalm 104:1  Bless the Lord, O my soul!
    O Lord my God, you are very great!
You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
2     covering yourself with light as with a garment,
    stretching out the heavens like a tent.
3 He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters;
he makes the clouds his chariot;
    he rides on the wings of the wind;
4 he makes his messengers winds,
    his ministers a flaming fire.

One of the most significant things to notice in this psalm is how the Psalmist moves back and forth from talking to the Lord to talking about Him.  His God is Very Great, and he tells him so.  He begins by talking about His great power in creation, forming the foundations, building mountains, filling it with waterways, and then bring forth plant life to support man and beast. He then moves on to how God in His creation has provided food, shelter, and a time for rest. Finally, God holds the very breath of life in His hands.  All these things are cause for praise to the One who made it all, sustains it all, and gave it all for us to share. May we offer Him the praise of which He is worthy.