Psalm 65 - Divine favour for God’s chosen

Psalm 65 is a song by David written again for the choir director. He wrote to express his gratitude to God for the blessing of rain and harvest. Perhaps we, who are not in the agricultural background, may not fully comprehend how important rain is to people whose livelihood depends on it for harvest. Rain is a picture of tremendous blessings of God in this context.  

In this Psalm, David helps us to see how gracious God truly is in verses 1-4. He is magnanimous. He is the One who chooses us and draws us to Himself. He is a God of integrity, One who makes vows and fulfils them. In Him the transgressors can find forgiveness. And everyone, whom God blesses and makes His own, will be overflowing with blessings.  

In verses 5-8, David tells us that our God is one whose character could be seen through the forces of nature. He made the majestic mountains and established their strength and might. He alone has the capacity to calm the roaring sea and wave. What turmoil are there in man that He cannot control? The answer is obvious – none! What He does through the forces of nature invites us to stand in awe of Him! The signature of His greatness are in the majestic sunrise and sunset that provide us ample reasons to live joyfully for Him. The degree we enjoy life and find victory, in both the pleasantness and unpleasantness of life, is determined by our willingness and ability to see the hands of God in each moment of our life.         

In the closing segment from verses 9-13, David shows us how God has enriched the earth. He brought the rain to ensure the grain. He gave the dew and the rain, and brought enough moisture to prepare the ground. Then He sent the rain to water the seeds and ensures the bountiful in the season of harvest. He left His people in the path of blessings and plenty. And in the word of the Psalmist, they drip with fatness. The picture shows us how vast are the blessings of God. They literally cover every aspect of man’s sphere. They bring us many great moments of unspeakable joy.

God’s magnanimity has granted us access to Him, and it would be insensible not to lavish in His generosity. It should make us want to come to Him in prayer. As His choice people, we are greatly blessed. It would be desirous for us to seek Him and enjoy the privilege of His presence. More than enjoying the blessed plenty He has blessed us with, He wants us to gratefully trust and enjoy Him.