Studying God’s Works and Submitting to God’s Will (Psalms 111–114)

Share a commentAwe begins where attention lives. We open Psalms 111–114 and follow a path from studying God’s works in creation to trusting his hand in history and obeying his word in the present. From electric eels to the Cavendish Laboratory, we connect scientific wonder with the psalmist’s claim: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. That study does not stop at atoms and galaxies; it moves into redemption, memory, and song.We then shift to Psalm 112 to ask what kind of person thrives when headlines turn hard. The picture is not of a perfect saint but a steady heart: one who fears the Lord, delights in his commands, and refuses to let bad news define ultimate reality. Faith does not pretend pain is good; it trusts that God is good in the middle of it. Think shipwrecked yet safe—surrounded by trouble but on the solid ground of God’s sovereign plan.Psalm 113 lifts our gaze to a God who reigns above the nations and still stoops to raise the lowly. We talk about praise that runs from sunrise to nightfall and the comfort of being seen in both longing and fulfillment, with Hannah’s story as a template for hope without cliché. Finally, Psalm 114 compresses the exodus and reminds us that seas, rivers, and mountains obey the voice of their Maker. If creation responds, should we not respond with obedience, trust, and praise? Come reflect with us, steady your heart, and renew your yes to God’s wise will.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the journey. Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show