02-18-2026 PART 1: Wondrous Things and a World Filled with His Glory

Section 1

Psalm 72 closes with sweeping, hope-filled language that captures both present provision and eternal promise. Solomon writes of abundance—grain flourishing even on mountaintops and cities thriving like grass upon the earth. The imagery points beyond agriculture to divine provision. God is not only the source of blessing; He is the resource behind it. When dependence rests on self, fear multiplies. When dependence rests on God, provision has no ceiling. Solomon understands that everything Israel enjoys flows from the Lord. The psalm then shifts to permanence: “His name shall endure forever…as long as the sun.” This poetic comparison is not limiting God to the lifespan of creation but illustrating endurance in terms humans can grasp. Long after empires fall and the present earth fades, the name of the Lord remains honored. All nations will call Him blessed, because His reign transcends time and opposition.

Section 2

Verse 18 delivers one of the most powerful declarations in the psalm: God “only does wondrous things.” That line reshapes perspective. Nothing in a believer’s life is random, wasted, or accidental. Every “yes,” every “no,” every “wait,” every trial and refinement participates in something wondrous, even when painful. Being conformed into the image of Jesus Christ is not a mundane process; it is holy craftsmanship. Some prayers are answered instantly. Others unfold across decades or generations. Delay does not equal neglect. Those who hesitate or reject the Lord forfeit blessings that could be theirs, and that reality should stir compassion rather than pride. The proper response is prayer, perseverance, and hope. God’s character defines His actions. He is not experimenting with humanity. He sent Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer to the human condition, and everything He does flows from that redemptive love.

Section 3

The psalm crescendos with worship: “Let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.” In biblical poetry, glory speaks of the manifest presence of God among His people. It is the atmosphere where praise rises and God dwells with those who honor Him. While this present world groans, the promise looks forward to the new heavens and the new earth where His glory saturates everything. The double “amen” reinforces certainty—truth upon truth, affirmation upon affirmation. The closing note that “the prayers of David…are ended” marks the conclusion of this section of Psalms and hints at legacy, continuity, and fulfillment. The ultimate takeaway is steady and hopeful: the world is moving toward a future filled with God’s presence. Until that day, believers pray, worship, and echo the longing of the church through the ages—come, Lord Jesus.