Psalms 98:6
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.
Psalms 98:7
This verse invites the sea and its fullness to roar, along with the world and its inhabitants, in praise. The natural world is personified as joining in worship, reflecting an ancient worldview in which creation itself participates in God’s drama. It emphasizes God’s sovereignty over all elements and peoples, and that salvation and redemption are cosmic events that reorient the entire creation toward God.
Creation’s participation reveals a robust biblical anthropology: humans are not alone in worship; the entire cosmos responds to God’s saving acts. It points to the eschatological vision where all creation is renewed and restored, aligning with Romans 8’s motif of creation groaning and awaiting redemption.
Encourage environmental stewardship as a form of worship: protect oceans and mountains, care for ecosystems, and consider how deeds toward creation reflect reverence for the Creator. In teaching, invite others to see how scientific discovery and wonder can echo praise—each awe-filled encounter with nature can become a doorway to worship.
Cross-References: Romans 8:19-22; Isaiah 55:12; Psalm 19:1; Job 12:7-10