Psalm 29 - Strength To Weather The Storm

The author of Psalm 29 is David.  God reveals his great power in nature.  We can trust God to give us both the peace and the strength to weather the storms of life.

 

"Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness"

~ Psalm 29:1-2

 

The psalmist calls upon the great and mighty to give thanks unto God, and to worship him in the beauty of holiness, on account of a great storm that had taken place. 

 

"The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.  The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic" ~ Psalm 29:3-4

 

He shouts the wonders produced by a thunderstorm, which he calls the voice of God.

 

"The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.  The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace"

~ Psalm 29:10-11

 

He speaks of the majesty of God and points out the good he will do to his people.  

Throughout history, God has revealed his power through mighty miracles over nature, such as the great flood in the book of Genesis, chapters 6-9.  He promises to continue to reveal his power. Paul urged us to understand how great God's power is (Ephesians 1:18-23). The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to help us with our daily problems. When you feel weak and limited, don't despair. Remember that God can give you strength. The power that controls creation and raises the dead is available to you.

 

Ephesians 1:18-23 "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19-and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20-which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21-far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22-And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23-which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way."