“Give unto the LORD the glory due His name.” (v.2)
It is believed that David composed this Psalm while observing a storm. Seeing the lighting, hearing the thunder, feeling the wind and rain probably inspired him to write of God’s strength and power, and causing him to give glory to His name.
Scripture tells us that, “the heavens declare the glory of God and the sky above proclaims His handiwork” (Psalm 19). In Psalm 97 we read, “The heavens proclaim His righteousness and the people see His glory (v.6).
As a shepherd, I’m sure David looked up into the heavens on many occasions while tending his flocks, both on clear nights and stormy ones, causing him to be naturally in awe of God, to see His glory, and to praise His name.
May we all step outside and look into the heavens, see His handiwork, and do the same.
The Truth: " “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” (Revelation 4:8)
Psalm 30 "Glory to God"
Here in Psalm 30, David gives God the glory for answered prayer in his life. He is praising God for exchanging his sackcloth, a garment traditionally worn in times of mourning, for a new item of clothing he called gladness. This gladness or joy, like a piece of clothing, surrounded him on every side. And, he clearly saw it as a gift from the hand of his Creator.
Having been through sorrows and times of mourning myself, I can truly testify to God putting off of my sadness, and covering me with gladness through; His Word, answered prayer, and the body of Christ. Just as David gave glory to God for His deliverance and was able to find joy and gladness in his life after times of mourning, so can we - by putting our faith and trust in Him.
As the psalmist reminds us in our text, "Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning” (v.5). Thank you LORD for all You have brought us through.
The Truth: "The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair.” (Isaiah 61:2-3)
