Psalm 29
David took time to write this beautiful psalm solely worshipping God for who he is. The same voice that spoke us into existance is the same voice that controls the elements. Here is the picture of a frightening thunderstorm, yet David finds this an occasion to ascribe this kind of power to God’s majestic voice.
I’ve had the blessing of experiencing several mighty thunderstorms in Australia as a child and they truly are frighteningly majestic! We may not see many thunderstorms here, but we can set aside times of praise like this. If we have our eyes open like David, we can see this same voice of his power and glory evident and actively working all around us.
I’m glad that God’s splendor and power doesn’t end with the elements but it also touches our lives, benefiting us with peace and strength. I take comfort and joy today in knowing that this same kind of powerful hand is on my life.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
A CHRONICLES CELEBRATION
I am reading through the Bible and have started commenting on a passage here and there. Today it's on 1 Chronicles 29
The joy and excitement in the air of these few days for the Israelites is quite contagious. “They ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD that day.” (1 Chron 29:22a) How could one not have great joy in the presence of the eternal king! This meal was the culmination of their prior activities of wholehearted giving to the treasury of the temple, of David’s memorable prayer, the assembly’s corporate praise, and abundant sacrifices to the LORD.
It’s interesting that David’s prayer preceded these events, setting a wonderful tone for all that followed.
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
Several years ago I memorized this prayer, and these words have been timely reminders to me again and again of who truly owns all wealth, greatness, power, and strength. It has influenced how I give. May our lives mimic this picture of Israel’s obedience and wholehearted devotion to God. And may our giving reflect the heart of David’s prayer!
The joy and excitement in the air of these few days for the Israelites is quite contagious. “They ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD that day.” (1 Chron 29:22a) How could one not have great joy in the presence of the eternal king! This meal was the culmination of their prior activities of wholehearted giving to the treasury of the temple, of David’s memorable prayer, the assembly’s corporate praise, and abundant sacrifices to the LORD.
It’s interesting that David’s prayer preceded these events, setting a wonderful tone for all that followed.
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
Several years ago I memorized this prayer, and these words have been timely reminders to me again and again of who truly owns all wealth, greatness, power, and strength. It has influenced how I give. May our lives mimic this picture of Israel’s obedience and wholehearted devotion to God. And may our giving reflect the heart of David’s prayer!
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