Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” The psalmist begins Psalm 105 by calling God’s people to respond to His faithfulness with thanksgiving and testimony. Gratitude is not meant to remain hidden within our hearts; it naturally moves outward as we…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works” After reflecting upon the vastness and beauty of creation, the psalmist turns his heart toward the glory of the Creator Himself. The earth, the seas, the mountains, the animals, and every living thing all point beyond…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “These all look to you, to give them their food in due season” The psalmist continues his reflection on creation by reminding us that every living creature ultimately depends upon God for its provision. The animals of the earth may search for food, but behind their provision stands the faithful hand…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting” The psalmist now turns our attention to the heavens and the way God has established the rhythms of time. The moon marks the seasons, and the sun follows the course God has appointed for it. Nothing…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate—that he may bring forth food from the earth” The psalmist continues to describe the generous provision of God, reminding us that even the food we receive ultimately comes from His hand. God causes the grass to…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved” The psalmist continues his reflection on the majesty of God by turning from the heavens to the earth beneath our feet. The stability of creation is not an accident; it rests upon the wisdom and power of…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty” The psalmist begins by calling his own soul to worship as he reflects upon the greatness of God. He does not merely say that God is great; he declares that…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!” David now turns his attention toward the heavenly hosts and calls them to bless the Lord. The angels are described as mighty servants who listen to God’s voice and faithfully carry…