PSALM 65
The worship goes up (1–4). This is a harvest psalm for believers who want to thank God for His goodness and care during another year. Praise and prayer go up to the Lord from the hearts of grateful people. We are told that “in everything [we are to] give thanks” (
The witness reaches out (5–8). The ends of the earth need to hear about the God of grace and glory. He reveals Himself to them in creation, but they must be told the good news of salvation: God has provided atonement (v.
The wealth comes down (9–13). How good He is to send the rain, fill the rivers, and water the fields! The fields provide food for the flocks, and they rejoice at His kindness. We take the rain for granted until it does not fall, and then we learn how much we need it.
You can find joy in God’s goodness at the beginning and ending of each day (v. 8), so do not wait until the “crowning” of the year to praise Him (v.