Ascribe Strength to God

"Ascribe strength to God; His excellence is over Israel, and His strength is in the clouds. ³⁵ O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!"

Psalm 68:34-35

Many of our cares, worries, anxieties and fears arise out of neglect to ascribe strength, excellence and power to God.  We believe in God's omnipotence and ability to save and deliver often in a hypothetical sense because our being overwhelmed betrays us.  David bid God's people to actually credit Him for how awesome God truly is and all He has done and does as our Creator and Saviour who loves us.

If I ascribe fullness to my tank of petrol (and this agrees with reality), I can drive carefree to the coast and back home without concern for needing fuel.  Many have made the mistake of ascribing more petrol to their tank than they actually had and ended up stranded by their false confidence when they ran out.  When we pull out a debit card to make a purchase in a shop, we consider what card we ascribe sufficient funds to cover the cost.  If we are confident the card used has been loaded with money to spare we do not dread being declined and having to cancel the transaction and start over.

A person with a full tank of petrol and a broken fuel gauge may be nervous driving longer distances because they are afraid of running out.  Believers chosen and accepted by God can be like a driver who frets and worries over running out of petrol when God has all strength and power when we do not ascribe strength to Him.  The reality is God has strength that is not dependent on our faith because it is of grace, and God is faithful and merciful to give strength and power to His people.  David's heart swelled in praise to the almighty God to Whom he ascribed strength, even when God at times seemed distant as the clouds above.

The most awesome places in the world are nothing compared to the awesomeness of our God to Whom we are wise to ascribe strength.  Like God hangs the earth upon nothing, He puts clouds in the sky that carry moisture where He causes rain to fall in due season for the refreshment and benefit of the earth, man and beast.  Should we ascribe strength and power to people or ourselves we will ultimately break down in disappointment with dashed expectations, but those who ascribe strength to the LORD bless His holy name with joyful gratitude.  Are you ascribing strength and power to God today Who is generous to supply all our needs?