Psalm 29:1 A psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox.7 The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning.8 The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.9 The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, “Glory!”10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
The actual meaning of the word Selah is unknown. Selah and Sabbaths should prompt us to stop the mad rush and instead, to meditate on God’s character, His words, or His actions on behalf of His people. The best true response to God is to pause for worship.
Selah interjects much like “Κύριε, ἐλέησον” in the Greek Orthodox liturgy: Lord, Have Mercy! Lent Devotionals will resume tomorrow after today’s Sabbath rest to reflect, refresh, and worship Him. Selah.