A Journey to Easter - Day 18

The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.

(Psalm 29:3-4 NIV)

That same voice of the Lord was over the waters of Creation. And the waters of the Great Flood. The God of Glory, awesome in power, thunders over the waters! He is enthroned over the flood, a King over the storm.

Here in Psalm 29, David opens with a call to worship (Psalm 29:2). He goes on to scribe God’s name, YHWH, a whopping 18 times. And He mentions His voice seven times. The poetry of this song ascribes to God power, majesty, and greatness.

Awed by His power revealed in the storm, all cry, “Glory!” (Psalm 29:9)

The storm is fierce, but the splendor of the Lord’s majesty is inexpressibly greater.

The Lord comes with the storm, enthroned over it (Psalm 29:10). He comes, bringing His people strength. And blessing them with peace (Psalm 29:11).

Undoubtedly, these are beautifully poetic words. But the Lord actually demonstrated just such glory and lived out this psalm in the flesh, as recorded by Mark in his gospel (4:35-41).

A violent storm crashed down upon the disciples as they crossed the Sea of Galilee—to the point these experienced fishermen feared for their lives. Then, the Lord of Creation tread upon the ferocious waves, bringing peace. With the thunder of His voice, He brought calm to the sea… and peace to His disciples.

Our saving help comes from the Word of the Lord. It is mighty in power—to topple our greatest fears and foes.

We don’t will peace. True, lasting peace comes only from the Lord. When we recognize His glory and trust in His power, authority, and sovereignty over all things, His unsurpassing peace comes in like a flood. And our strength is His strength.

May all the people shout, “Glory!”

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