Psalm 145:15-16
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This verse beautifully highlights that God isn't just for special moments; He's the provider for every need, for all creation, on a consistent, daily basis. The "due season" points to God's perfect timing, ensuring that food arrives not just when we want it, but precisely when it's needed for growth and sustenance.
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Psalmist is celebrating God's constant care and provision for His creation, particularly His people. This verse follows the affirmation that God upholds and raises those who are suffering, extending the idea of divine sustenance from the downtrodden to all living things. It sets the stage for the declaration in the next verse that God opens His hand to satisfy every living creature with good things.
Imagine every creature, great and small, turning their eyes upwards. What are they looking for? This verse paints a powerful picture of universal dependence.
A World Looking Up
This verse presents a breathtaking image: the eyes of all living creatures are fixed on God. It’s not just people, but every animal, bird, and fish. They instinctively know where their sustenance comes from. This isn't necessarily a conscious prayer, but a deep, built-in reliance on their Creator.
From Beasts to Believers
While the image extends to the animal kingdom, it’s also deeply relevant to us. For believers, this 'gaze' is more than instinct; it's a conscious act of faith. We look to God not just for physical food, but for spiritual nourishment, guidance, and strength. Our hope and expectation are placed firmly in Him.
God doesn't just provide; He provides perfectly. What does 'in due season' tell us about His timing and wisdom?
The Wisdom of God's Timing
The phrase 'in due season' is crucial. It speaks to God's perfect timing and His deep understanding of the needs of every creature. Food isn't just given randomly; it's provided when it's needed most, in the form that is most suitable. This reflects an incredible, ordered providence.
Spiritual Sustenance, Timely Grace
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For us, this means more than just meals. It refers to spiritual nourishment, too. God gives us the right 'food' – His Word, His Spirit, His wisdom – precisely when we need it. Sometimes, this grace comes in familiar ways; other times, it's a unique provision for a unique trial. His timing is always flawless, even when we can't see the full picture.
Understand the original words
ʾōkel · Hebrew Noun
The provision of physical or spiritual nourishment; God’s role as the Provider who sustains the life of all creatures at the appropriate time.
This passage is directly echoed, showing the continuous theme of God's provision for all creation across different psalms.
Matthew 6:26Jesus uses the same imagery of God's care for birds to teach about His provision for humanity, highlighting a consistent divine principle.
Luke 12:24This verse also points to God's care for ravens, a seemingly insignificant creature, underscoring His attention to even the smallest needs.
Romans 8:22This passage speaks of all creation groaning and waiting for redemption, aligning with the idea that all living things depend on God's ongoing sustenance and ultimate restoration.
1 Peter 5:7This verse calls believers to cast their anxieties on God because He cares for them, directly linking our trust in His provision to His loving attention.
ellicottPsalms 145:15: "The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season."
(15, 16) These verses are adapted from Psalm 104:27-28
clarkePsalms 145:15: "The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season."
The eyes of all wait upon thee - What a fine figure! The young of all animals look up to their parents for food. God is here represented as the universal Father, providing food for every living creature. In due season - The kind of food that is suited to every animal, and to all the stages of life in each animal. This is a wonderful mystery. It is a fact that all are thus provided for; but how is it…
This verse beautifully highlights that God isn't just for special moments; He's the provider for every need, for all creation, on a consistent, daily basis. The "due season" points to God's perfect timing, ensuring that food arrives not just when we want it, but precisely when it's needed for growth and sustenance.
The Psalmist is celebrating God's constant care and provision for His creation, particularly His people. This verse follows the affirmation that God upholds and raises those who are suffering, extending the idea of divine sustenance from the downtrodden to all living things. It sets the stage for the declaration in the next verse that God opens His hand to satisfy every living creature with good things.
The Psalmist is celebrating God's constant care and provision for His creation, particularly His people. This verse follows the affirmation that God upholds and raises those who are suffering, extending the idea of divine sustenance from the downtrodden to all living things. It sets the stage for the declaration in the next verse that God opens His hand to satisfy every living creature with good things.
"The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing." — This verse beautifully highlights that God isn't just for special moments; He's the provider for every need, for all creation, on a consistent, daily basis. The "due season" points to God's perfe…
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Last reviewed October 2026
