Welcome to Day 2470 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 24:1-10 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2470 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2470 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we’ll be diving into Psalm 24:1-10 from the New Living Translation—a powerful psalm that celebrates the sovereignty of God as King of all the earth. Psalm 24 is often associated with the entrance of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem, which represented the presence of God dwelling with His people. But it also speaks to larger truths about God’s ownership of the world, His holiness, and the triumph of His eternal kingship. Let’s begin by reading the entire psalm, and then we’ll unpack its rich meaning together. Psalm 24:1-10 (NLT): 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. 2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. 3 Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. 5 They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. 6 Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. 7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. 8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. 9 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. 10 Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. The Earth is the Lord’s (Verses 1-2): Psalm 24 opens with a majestic declaration of God’s ownership over the entire earth: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.” This statement sets the foundation for the entire psalm. It reminds us that everything we see, touch, and experience in this world ultimately belongs to God. The natural world—the mountains, oceans, skies, and forests—all are His creation. But it doesn’t stop there. Everyone who walks the earth, regardless of background, nationality, or belief, also belongs to God. David, the psalmist, attributes this ownership to God being the Creator of all things: “For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.” This reflects the truth found in Genesis—that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, bringing order to the chaotic waters. The entire universe came into being by His word, and therefore, all creation is subject to His authority. What a humbling truth! We often fall into the trap of thinking that we own our possessions, our lands, or even our lives. But Psalm 24 reminds us that it all belongs to the Lord. We are stewards of what He has created. This mindset shifts how we view our resources, relationships, and the environment. We are called to care for and honor what God has entrusted to us...
