Psa 104:6-9 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : At creation, God covered the earth with water, the waters were above the mountains . This made the earth unfit for people. So, on the third day, God commanded the waters to gather in one place and let dry land appear (Genesis 1:9 ).

‏ Psalms 104:6-9

v. 6: At creation, God covered the earth with water, the waters were above the mountains . This made the earth unfit for people. So, on the third day, God commanded the waters to gather in one place and let dry land appear (Genesis 1:9 ^a).

v. 7: God’s command is like a rebuke to the waters—they quickly obeyed his voice and moved away . God’s power over creation is shown when the waters “fled” at his word, just as it says, The waters saw thee, O God! the waters saw thee; they were afraid (Psalm 77:16 ^b). God did this for the sake of people, so the world could be a home for us (Habakkuk 3:8,13 ^c).

v. 8: The waters moved over the hills and valleys until they reached the place God had set for them . Even the seas obey God, teaching us to listen to his commands as well. We should learn to accept the place God gives us, just as the waters rest where God puts them.

v. 9: God set boundaries for the sea so it would not cover the earth again . He keeps the water in its place, except for when he sent the flood in Noah’s time. God’s control over the sea is a reason for us to respect and fear him (Job 38:8; Jeremiah 5:22 ^d). If God did not hold back the sea, it would soon cover everything. This shows how much we depend on God’s power and goodness.