The Livestock
Psalm 104

Psalm 104 begins with language befitting the greatness of God. He is covered with light, lays the beams of his chambers on the waters, makes the clouds his chariots, rides on the wings of the wind…

But then donkeys and birds and livestock. Seriously. The Psalmist specifically says that God causes the grass to grow for the livestock. The God whose chariot of clouds rides on the wings of the wind is concerned with cattle. You know, the moo-cows.

Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. God delights in donkeys and birds and, yes, moo-cows. After all, he created them and fashioned the earth to sustain them.

How much more, then, does God delight in his children? After all, he created us and fashioned the earth not only to sustain us, but for us.

So, if your Father causes grass to grow for cattle, feeds the birds, and even clothes the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:25-33), will he not care for you? Yes, he will.

The God whose chariot of clouds rides on the wings of the wind cares for you.