1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.
4 Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.
5 Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.
6 Give thanks to him who placed the earth on the water. His faithful love endures forever.
7 Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights- His faithful love endures forever.
8 the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever.
9 and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever.
Isn't it wonderful that the first nine verses of this Psalm are dedicted to exalting God. It exults His supremacy over all other gods, lords, or any other power systems that we might try to trust in.
It shows God's supremacy as creator of heaven and earth, and all that is in them. Isaiah 45:9 puts this into perspective;
"What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, 'Stop, you're doing it wrong!' Does the pot exclaim, 'How clumsy can you be?'
On the contrary the psalmist calls us to acknowledge God's supremacy, and give unreserved thanks to Him, for His faithful love endures forever!
