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faithfulness in creation

Psalm 136:1-9 (JDV)

Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to Yahveh because he is good. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:4 He alone does great miracles. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:5 He made the sky skillfully. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:6 He spread the land on the waters. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:7 He made the great lights: His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:8 The sun to rule by day, His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:9 The moon and stars to rule by night. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.

faithfulness in creation

The first part of this psalm celebrates God’s faithfulness as demonstrated by his creation. The miracles he performed are called “nature” in much of the world today because the sky and space seem permanent. But their permanence is a reflection of his. Nature is a machine that always works because of its faithful creator.