Today's Journal
THE LIFE GIVER
Psalm 104 is a powerful Psalm of a God that envisions, creates and sustains our world and other worlds. One of the parts l like best is the emphasis on provision of our natural resources.“He makes springs pour water into the ravines;
it flows between the mountains.
They give water to all the beasts of the field;
the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
The birds of the sky nest by the waters;
they sing among the branches.
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for people to cultivate—
bringing forth food from the earth:
wine that gladdens human hearts,
oil to make their faces shine,
and bread that sustains their hearts.”
(Psalm 104:10-15)
The Life Giver covers our physical needs. These five needs are translated as Spiritual needs as well by analogy and metaphor throughout Scripture.
Water (v.13) to drink and makes plants to grow
Food (v.14) plants from the earth
Wine (v. 15) gladdens human hearts
Oil (v.15) makes our faces shine
Bread (v.15) sustains our hearts
“Give us each day our daily bread.” Jesus