There are so many voices in today’s society. I find myself sitting in complete quiet sometimes because I get so overwhelmed by the constant chatter around me. We are surrounded by noise from the daily news, social media, friends, neighbors, and even music playing in your favorite restaurant. What and Who do you listen to?
When you face a storm in your life whose voice do you first seek and listen to? Do you first try and call a family member? Maybe you reach out to your dearest friend for advice? Or maybe you get on your computer and start googling for the answer to your problem?
We have access to information so quickly that we might skip right over the One who has the most power in our lives. Psalm 29 reminds us of the power and the glory of God.
Praise the Lord, you heavenly beings; praise his glory and power.
Psalm 29:1
Do you remember a time that you sat outside and watched a storm roll in? The clouds quickly changing shapes and formations? The wind howling? The temperature quickly dropping? My family used to stand on our front porch and wait till the very last minute to run inside before the rain began to pelt us. My middle child would already be curled up in the basement storage room overcome with fear and yelling for us to hurry up and join her. We would eventually make it to our safe spot, especially when the sirens sounded. When the rain stopped we would make our way back upstairs and peer into the powerful sky.
We read in Psalm 29 that the voice of God makes the lightning flash. God is in control of the thunder, lightening, wind and the rain. God is in control of the storm and He is also in control of each person who puts his or her trust in Him. If you believe in God, than you also have access to the power of God.
The Lord gives strength to his people and blesses them with peace.
Psalm 29:11
When you go through a storm, literally or a personal storm of life, it is a good time to seek the voice of the Lord. We can hear His voice when we read this entire 29th Psalm and remember the Lord and His mighty power. Instead of seeking outside answers or encouragement, first seek the Lord and His power. The same God who thunders in the storm is the same God from whom all strength and blessings flow.
Job 1-3, Psalm 29, Revelation 10