Scripture: “The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.” – (29:7)
Observation: David states that we should give God the glory He deserves. He goes on to explain the power that is solely from the voice of God alone! This is the strength that the Lord bestows upon His people.
Application: We live in a scary world. Whether it’s on social media, television, news outlets, or casual conversation, we are bombarded with the truth that violence, crimes, dangers and more are ever-present in our lives. It is so easy to be terrified by the “what-ifs” our minds conceive after we are saturated with the evil around us. Peace is elusive; fear becomes invasive. What can we do?
In today’s psalm, David reminds us that God is so powerful, it is only His voice that commands all of His creation. It is the Lord who sits as King on an eternal throne. There is none to compare with God. He is the majestic One. Then, he culminates this psalm by proclaiming that it is His people to whom the Lord will give His strength. And, through His strength (not our own), God will give His children peace.
Now that is something to give thanks for!
Prayer: Dearest Lord Jesus, thank You for Your peace. It truly passes all understanding. You are so good to Your people. We are weak, yet You are our strength, so we can stand strong in You. Thank You for the assurance of Your power. I give You all glory and praise for Your majesty and holiness. In Your sweet name, I pray. Amen.
To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
(from “To God Be the Glory” by Fanny Crosby)
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“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1