Psalm 65:1-5, 8-13; Joel:23-32 Both of these passages from the Old Testament are full of rejoicing, gladness, and praise for the Lord who has delivered them from drought. Not only on their farmlands but spiritually in their own lives. Psalm 65 is attributed to David. It is a song of praise for God’s works. At the temple of Mt. Zion worshipers would fulfill vows of thankfulness for God’s help. David tells how the Lord answers prayers. God has shown God’s power by creating and sustaining the world. The goodness of thy house may refer to a festival meal celebrating a plentiful harvest. What caused this great harvest? It was the water God provides through the rain and the rivers. It says the Lord waters the furrows – trenches where seeds are planted, abundantly blessing their growth. The pastures and the hills overflow not only with plants for the flocks to eat but they gird themselves with joy. From this water the valleys deck themselves with grain. Both meadows and valleys shout to...