The Hurricane Psalm
Aug 30
With Hurricane Gustav rapidly strengthening out in the Gulf of Mexico, it is easy to get our focus off God. Memories of three years ago start filling our minds, along with the devastating images and stories of post-Katrina along the Gulf Coast.
I was reading this morning Psalm 29 and I realized that it can be aptly termed the “Hurricane” Psalm. No matter what comes during the upcoming week, don’t forget Who is ultimately in control.
“Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”
