Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 29:1, 11

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 29:1, 11

"Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace."

I noticed that this psalm starts with us giving glory and strength to the Lord, and in return He gives us strength and peace. I wondered how I could give glory or strength to the Lord? I don't see Him getting anything from me, he already has it.

Then I thought maybe the difference is in what the word "give" means. Here are some usages that helped me ponder.

To give someone or something a particular power or right means to allow them to have it.

To turn over the possession or control of to someone without cost or exchange; make a gift of

To hand or pass over into the trust or keeping of someone

To hand or pass over in exchange for something else; sell (goods, services, etc.) for a price or pay (a price) for goods, services, etc.

I think it then means. If I give or acknowledge that the Lord has a particular power or right, like strength and glory, and give him possession to control it in my life, in return he will strengthen me and give me peace.

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