We know we are to give glory to God. We have heard it many times. When we read the Psalms, we often see God receiving the glory. Today’s passage is no different. God is being given the glory. Yet, there is something different in today’s passage we do not often think about.
David tells the heavenly beings, or angels, to give God the glory. They are to tell of God’s glory and strength. They are to glorify his name, then worship him in holy splendor. Can you imagine the gall of David? He is telling the angels that they are to give God the glory and worship him.
Yet, the angels do worship God. Holy splendor is not about silver and gold nor opulent surroundings. It is all about giving everything to God. The angels see God’s glory. They are in awe of him. We might say that because of their closeness to God it is easier for them to give everything to him. Yet, we must remember that Satan was an angel who rebelled against God.
The angelic worshiping of God is an example for us. We, too, should give everything to God. That includes giving our entire heart, mind, body, and soul to worshiping him. Even though we cannot see him, we know of his glory through the events we read in the Bible and through experiences we have had with him or heard of experiences others have had.
We can worship God in holy splendor by raising our hands to him, singing loud, and praising him for all our blessings. We can thank him for the little things, such as simply having a change of clothing. God is pleased when we praise him and give him the glory. Not because he needs it. But because he sees that we recognize where our blessings come from.
I pray we all give God the glory he deserves. I pray we follow the example of the heavenly beings. I pray each one of us worship God in holy splendor, praising him with all that we are. Give God the glory. Praise God. Give thanks to God. Give him your heart, mind, body, and soul.
Psalm 29:1-2
Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name;
worship the Lord in holy splendor.
Marty Pressey 