At the beginning of Psalm 29, David uses the phrase ascribe to the Lord twice. The word ascribe means to assign, to give credit and to attribute. While every person is talented in at least one area of life, having certain gifts, pride often leads people to take the credit for their own strengths.
Prior to becoming the king of Israel, people who were eyewitnesses to David’s act of bravery in 1 Samuel 17 began singing a song in 1 Samuel 18:7. At any moment, David could have said, “look what I have done!” Rather, this man with a heart after God, followed in the steps of humility, attributing this victory to the Lord.
Unfortunately, we live in a me-first world. Today’s professional athletes care more about making ESPN‘s Top 10 Plays on Sports Center than their team. Instead of ascribing to the Lord, they are trying to steal the spotlight by celebrating, to get noticed or build their portfolio for their next contract. This country and world needs more people Tim Tebow’s and Brain Dawkins, who pause during their victories in life by ascribing to the Lord.
by Jay Mankus
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