Voice of authority

Psalm 29:1-11

There is a huge spiritual hunger and need in our society. People are searching for spiritual knowledge and experience. This psalm points us towards ‘the voice of the Lord’ (v.3). David describes the awesome power, majesty, and authority of God’s voice (vv.4–5a,7–9a).

Today, the supreme way we hear the voice of the Lord is through the words of the Bible. The word of God is authoritative, powerful, and majestic: ‘We fall to our knees – we call out, “Glory!”’ (v.9, MSG). Being on our knees is an appropriate way to listen to the voice of the Lord. I love to start each day on my knees, reading the Bible, trying to hear God’s voice – asking, ‘Lord, what are you saying to me today?’

David starts by saying, ‘Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength’ (v.1). All authority, power, and strength belong to God. However, he does not keep it all to himself. As you listen to his voice, he shares his authority, power, and strength with you. David ends with, ‘The Lord gives strength to his people’ and ‘blesses his people with peace’ (v.11).

These are two things that we desperately need as we face the battles of life (internal and external). We need God’s ‘strength’ and his ‘peace’.