Psalm 29
Today's Passage: Psalm 29
This psalm is simply a psalm of praise to God. Every time the word, “LORD” (all capital letters), appears in your Bible, this means that it is representing the word that is God’s personal name, YHWH (Yahweh). David uses God’s personal name 18 times in this psalm!
In verse 2, David says, “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name”. God’s character and nature, His power and authority, His holiness and steadfast love all speak to the worthiness of Him to be praised. And yet, this God who doesn’t need us but wants us, desires to have a personal, intimate relationship with us. So much so that He allows us to be on a first name basis with Him.
David continues to explain how God is not only more powerful than the forces of nature, but is in control of them. Each of the forces of nature listed had been attributed to a multitude of foreign gods by Israel’s neighbors. But this psalm is a reminder that He is more powerful than the pagan gods worshiped by the nations surrounding Israel. He is the unique Creator and supreme sovereign over all of the phenomena listed.
In verse 10 David reminds the readers of the global flood (Genesis 6-8), another incredible demonstration of God’s power over creation. He is mighty, He is holy, and He sits enthroned as king forever.
Praise God for His power over all of creation today. Pay attention to what could remind you of God’s sovereignty over the forces of nature.
Written By: Kaitlin White
This psalm is simply a psalm of praise to God. Every time the word, “LORD” (all capital letters), appears in your Bible, this means that it is representing the word that is God’s personal name, YHWH (Yahweh). David uses God’s personal name 18 times in this psalm!
In verse 2, David says, “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name”. God’s character and nature, His power and authority, His holiness and steadfast love all speak to the worthiness of Him to be praised. And yet, this God who doesn’t need us but wants us, desires to have a personal, intimate relationship with us. So much so that He allows us to be on a first name basis with Him.
David continues to explain how God is not only more powerful than the forces of nature, but is in control of them. Each of the forces of nature listed had been attributed to a multitude of foreign gods by Israel’s neighbors. But this psalm is a reminder that He is more powerful than the pagan gods worshiped by the nations surrounding Israel. He is the unique Creator and supreme sovereign over all of the phenomena listed.
In verse 10 David reminds the readers of the global flood (Genesis 6-8), another incredible demonstration of God’s power over creation. He is mighty, He is holy, and He sits enthroned as king forever.
Praise God for His power over all of creation today. Pay attention to what could remind you of God’s sovereignty over the forces of nature.
Written By: Kaitlin White
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