Storms can be life-threatening. Most run from them; others chase them to witness their power. In Psalm 29, David reveals there is a song even in the storm. Through its turbulence, he catches a glimpse of God’s majesty, knowing  all creation worships Him. Pastor Steve Schobert shows that the storms in creation reflect the storms we face in everyday life.

Storms have a way of revealing what we believe.

Some storms show up in the sky. Others show up in our homes, our health, our finances, our relationships, our emotions, or our future. In A Song for the Storm, Pastor Steve Schobert brings a powerful message from Psalm 29 about the God who is not shaken by what shakes us.

For families in Garland, TX, and surrounding communities like Murphy, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, Wylie, and across Dallas County, Collin County, and Rockwall County, this message is a reminder: when the storm rises, God is still on the throne.

The Voice of the Lord Is Over the Waters

Psalm 29 begins with worship:

“Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”

Before the psalm talks about the storm, it calls us to worship. That matters.

Because worship is not denial. Worship is direction. It turns our eyes from the storm to the One who rules over it.

Storms Are Real, But They Are Not Supreme

David describes the storm with vivid language. The waters roar. The thunder rolls. The cedars break. The wilderness shakes.

This is not a small storm.

But over all of it, the psalm repeats one phrase again and again: “The voice of the Lord.”

The storm may be loud, but God’s voice is louder.

The storm may be powerful, but God’s voice is greater.

The storm may shake the earth, but it cannot shake the throne.

God Is Enthroned Above the Storm

Psalm 29:10 says, “The Lord sat enthroned at the flood; and the Lord sits as King forever.”

That is the anchor of this message.

God is not pacing heaven, wondering what to do next. He is not intimidated by the storm. He is not reacting in panic. He is King before the storm, King during the storm, and King after the storm.

The Storm Is Not in Control

When life feels uncertain, fear tries to convince us that the storm has the final word.

But it does not.

The diagnosis is not king.
The economy is not king.
The conflict is not king.
The fear is not king.
Jesus is King.

And because He reigns, His people can have peace even when everything around them is shaking.

In His Temple, Everyone Says Glory

One of the most powerful lines in Psalm 29 is this:

“And in His temple, everyone says, Glory.”

David does not describe God’s people hiding in panic. He describes them gathered in worship.

That does not mean storms do not hurt. It does not mean believers never feel afraid. It means the people of God know where to go when storms come.

We Gather, We Worship, We Remember

When storms rise, the church becomes a place of strength.

At North Cities Church in Garland, TX, we believe no one should walk through storms alone. God has given us a spiritual family. We pray together. We worship together. We encourage one another. We help each other lift our eyes above the storm.

The people of God do not gather because life is easy.

We gather because God is faithful.

Peace Comes From the One Above the Storm

Psalm 29 ends with a promise:

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.”

That is what God gives in the storm: strength and peace.

Not always instant answers.
Not always immediate explanations.
Not always the timeline we would choose.

But strength.

And peace.

The Peace That Does Not Make Sense

There is a peace that passes understanding. It does not come from controlling every outcome. It comes from knowing the One who controls all things.

When we lift our eyes to Jesus, we remember:

God is still present.
God is still speaking.
God is still reigning.
God is still good.

A Song for Every Storm

Pastor Schobert reminded us that the Psalms give language to every season of life. They give us songs for joy, grief, repentance, victory, and storms.

Psalm 29 gives us a song to sing when life feels unstable:

The Lord is mighty.
The Lord is powerful.
The Lord is enthroned.
The Lord gives strength.
The Lord gives peace.

You Can Worship Before the Storm Ends

You do not have to wait until everything is calm to worship.

You can worship while the thunder is still rolling.
You can pray while the questions are still unanswered.
You can trust while the outcome is still unclear.
You can say “glory” before the storm passes.

Because worship is not based on what the storm is doing.

Worship is based on who God is.

You Are Not Alone in the Storm

If you are walking through a storm right now, you do not have to panic. You do not have to isolate. You do not have to carry it by yourself.

Come back to the presence of God. Come back to worship. Come back to the family of faith.

The storm is not in charge.

God is.

And the same Lord whose voice thunders over the waters will give strength to His people and bless His people with peace.