Message Notes

GOD AS CREATOR

1. To admire His workmanship in creating the world

2. To appreciate Him better through His creation

ASPECTS OF GOD REVEALED AS CREATOR

1. His greatness

“O LORD my God, You are very great…”   Psalm 104:1

a. God’s greatness is seen in all of nature

b. Natural imageries to describe God’s greatness

i. Light as His garment

ii. Heavens as His dwelling

iii. Clouds as His transport

iv. Wind as His pathway

2. His wisdom

“… In wisdom You have made them all.”   Psalm 104:24

a. Precision in designing the universe

i. The earth

ii. The sun and moon

iii. The planets

iv. All are exactly placed and tailored to sustain life on earth

b. Creativity in diversity

i. Animals

ii. Plants

iii. The incredible range of species reflects God’s depth of thought

3. His goodness

“You open Your hand, they are filled with good.”   Psalm 104:28

a. In providing food and water to every life form on earth

b. In providing shelter for animals

HOW WE ARE TO RESPOND TO GOD

1. Meditate on His glory as Creator

“May my meditation be sweet to Him…”   Psalm 104:34

a. Beyond the works that He has done

b. To see His power and profundity and stand in awe of Him

2. Sing to Him with a heart of praise

“I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise…”   Psalm 104:33