You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth
This psalm stands apart from others that recount God's covenant mercies or heaven's hope. Rather, it sets before us the vivid display of His wisdom, power, and goodness in creation and the order of nature, stirring us to praise Him as a Father revealing Himself to us in this fragile and perishable life.
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Commenting on Psalm 104:1-35
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man. Grass grows as well as herbs, for cattle must be fed as well as men. God appoints to the lowliest creature its portion and takes care that it has it: Divine power is as truly and as worthily put forth in the feeding of beasts as in the nurturing...
God sends springs into valleys because the sea is salt and useless for thirst. He provides fresh water not only for man but for every beast, even the wild ass we cannot tame. Water common to all is a mercy so constant we forget it, yet would be the greatest affliction if lost.
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Commenting on Psalm 104:10-18