Psalm 29:1-11
Key Verses:
29:10-11
“The Lord rules on
his throne, king of the flood forever. Pray that our Lord will make us strong and
give us peace.” CEV
The
greatest power the psalmist would have known would have been the powers found
in the natural world. First these is the life giving power of nature, as seen
in a skipping calf, or the jumping of an ox but also seen in the construction
of natural things, as found in the birth of a fawn or the great cedars of Lebanon.
But this power is also seen in the powers of natural destruction, such as winds
which would bring down the cedars, that of the storm made manifest in thunder
and lightning and of course the power which literally shook the earth in an
earthquake. Such power was mind boggling and frightening. But those who believed
in and worshipped the Lord, knew the power which belonged to the Lord, was
stronger and greater than any of these powers. The power of God over all
creation was likened to the power of a king over the people. God’s power
reigned over all the powers of creation, those who trust God can rely on this
power and it was this power which gives the believer strength, blessings and
peace.
Thing to Think on
What is the most
destructive power of which you can think?
What is it that
frightens you the most?
Does it help you
to envision God as reigning as king over these things?
What does it mean
to you to know that God’s power is over and above even that that which
frightens us the most and hold the most power over us?
A Prayer for Today
Lord, you are God over all
things. You are the creator and all creation bows to you. There are things
which seem to hold great power, and there are forces which control various
aspects of my life. You are more powerful than all these things. Instead of
seeing these powers as hold ultimate authority in my life, help me to see you
as more powerful. Help me to rely on you in all things, to trust you and find strength
in you. - Amen
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