The ‘we’ in verses 2 to 12 suddenly shifts to ‘I’ in verse 13. Suppose this isn’t a combination of two separate psalms. In that case, one might assume that the leader (possibly the king?) is speaking about his people or that a private individual has used a national psalm to introduce his prayer. Overall, it’s more plausible to think that an editor later joined two psalms. Both parts share feelings of relief and joy. Therefore, the psalmist invites us to praise God for his many blessings. In fact, most of us, at some point, have experienced God’s Invisible Hand at work. Many of us probably have special talents and countless blessings to thank him for. Additionally, if some of us are still waiting for these gifts, Jesus told us in Matthew 6:31 and again in verse 34, “Do not worry…” and then in Matthew 7:11, “How much more, then, will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”
The psalmist recognizes that God has not only created nature but also protects his people from a hostile world, and he recalls his saving acts. “We thank you, Lord God, Master of the universe, who are and who were, for you have begun your reign, using your invincible power. The nations raged, but your wrath has come, the time to judge the dead and reward your servants, the prophets, the saints, and those who honor your Name—whether great or small—and destroy those who destroy the earth” (Rev 11:17-18). Let us reflect on our history or that of the Church, and we will see how much God has done for us. Thus, we will worship, praise him, and give thanks.