You open your hand, you satisfy the desire of every living thing. – Psalm 145:16
It is easy to think only of the small sphere in which you live, but today’s verse is hopefully a reminder of the care God has for every living thing… not just for you and your family, but every living thing! From the deserts to the mountains, from the plains to the Everglades, all creatures must look to God to provide.
The insect and bird, the lion and whale must be fed for life to be sustained. Each has its own timetable for feeding, but the Lord provides in every moment – 24/7. It is another reason to believe in God the Creator, for He who creates sustains. God’s resources are infinitely vast and infinitely varied. The needs of all creatures, including human beings, do not tax His supply nor His power.
Instead, His hand is open. He will freely give to those in need. He alone is the Provider, and He is a generous Giver, especially related to spiritual things. He opened His hand and sent His most precious gift to be Savior of all people. The believer who seeks to know Jehovah more, and who stands in awe of His goodness, will soon begin to desire those things which the Lord desires. Be assured that when God directs, He will make a way and you will be satisfied, and even more so, in doing His will.
Be one that is open-handed in giving aid to others, humbly relying upon God. Pray now that He would guide you to desire His will. Then intercede for this nation’s governing officials to humble themselves and turn to the Lord for guidance as they seek to help others.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 145:16
You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Psalm 145:8-10, 14-19
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
and all your saints shall bless you!
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
16 You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
