Psalm 104 unapologetically views the entirety of Creation as the result of God's intelligent design. Although the parts may seem distinct and unrelated, the reality is that they are all interconnected in a great circle of life.
God is otherworldly in this psalm - so high above humankind that it is difficult to fathom His mysteries. Whether biological or geological, God is the author and master of it all.
First, God is credited with stretching out the heavens and being in command of the clouds and the wind. Everything serves God, even fire and flames (vs. 4). As the Creator, God is seen as the One who established the earth on its unshakable foundation. God continues to have charge over everything, including the limits of the waters so that they might not again flood the earth (vs. 9).
The purpose of the earth's design and structure appears to be for the benefit of lifeforms. The waters that God controls end up providing life-giving drink to the wild animals. Plants that God grows feed human beings and their cattle and so many other creatures. Not only does God give us the necessities, but He also blesses humanity beyond that measure with such gifts as oil and wine (vs. 15).
As God has limited other spheres of Creation, so, too, does He limit the realms of animals and humankind. The animals of the forest, such as the lion, have dominion over the dark. But humans rule from morning till night (vs. 23). The sea is the home to all sorts of creatures, great and small, and also provides the paths for ships.
This is the great circle of life, and God is at the center of it! "These all look to you to give them their food in due season; when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things" (vs. 27-28). God is the source and sustenance of life upon the earth.
Our response should be that of the psalmist: "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being" (vs. 33). Does your heart overflow with praise and thanksgiving to God for His goodness and greatness?
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