The psalmist praises God’s power displayed in the storm. The strength comes from a mighty hand that calms and moves—a strength man can trust. The psalmist sees the land, shaken from end to end, from the bulk of the Lebanon range in the north to the southern wilds of Kadesh. He is not disturbed: the Lord sits as king above the storm and blesses his people with peace. ‘The Lord’s voice’ speaks through nature, Israel’s law, and the prophets. Most clearly, it spoke through the Son. This same voice, this Word itself, took flesh. At his birth, the angels echoed our psalm, which begins with ‘glory in the highest!’ and ends with ‘peace to people.’ Jesus is both the power and peace of God. We sing this sacred song to the incarnate Word.
A true believer is amazed by God’s mystery and allows himself to be drawn in by Him. He is confident in the greater power of God’s hand, which can immediately save. In Christ Jesus, we have all the answers we need; therefore, no matter what hardships come our way, there should be no reason to panic.