Ascribe to the Lord

Ps. 29

David begins with a command to heavenly beings as well as to himself: Ascribe or give in a very directed manner. We ascribe this praise because of who He is. He is glory, strength, and holiness. There is no one else who would qualify for this praise. Knowing full well how God is all-holiness, we come accordingly meeting Him in His holiness.

David then continues describing the voice of the Lord that epitomizes strength, holiness, and gloriousness.

• His voice is over waters. His voice thunders over many waters.-- Definitely powerful! Proving Him as the God of the universe. 
• His voice is powerful and full of majesty.-- Like the king He is!
• His voice breaks the cedars and makes Lebanon skip like a calf.-- Control of  nations and resources
• His voice flashes forth flames of fire.--Instant judgment and destruction
• His voice shakes the wilderness.--Earthquakes
• His voice makes the deer give birth and strips the forest--Life and death. 

There are so many ways his voice is heard, but all of them show His glory, strength, and holiness. I see why no man is without excuse. God's person and power are revealed in nature, a nature that man cannot control.  [Rom. 1:19-20]

Where is the Lord in all this? He sits enthroned over the flood as king forever. He is all-powerful to the point that man has no power apart from God! David ends this psalm with a prayer, May the Lord give strength to His people! May the Lord bless His people with peace. Peace in the midst of the storm. Peace in our hearts and minds. Peace that comes only through Him!  

Phil. 4:6-7 says do not be anxious about anything, [storms, thunder, flooding, earthquake], but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 

We must come to Him for peace acknowledging He is the God of all creation. Then His peace can flood into the heart that fully praises God for all that is in their life, all that causes anxiety. God's voice calls us in many ways, getting our attention in the storm so that we may come to Him in praise to receive His peace. 

Father,

I ascribe to You all the praise and glory You require. I know that You are the God of creation and the God of my life. If I am straying, get my attention in the storm so that I may sit at Your feet in peace. 

In Jesus name,

Amen