"Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, give unto the LORD glory and strength." (Ps 29:1)
The word "ascribe" means "to assign something as belonging to God." David is "calling it like it is" when it comes to God's glory and what He rightfully controls.
David is calling upon the angels to ascribe to God. The only other time this phrase appears in the O.T. is Psalm 89:6-7 and it refers to angels there as well. Why them? Why angels? Why does David call upon the angels to worship God when they did this already full-time?
All creatures are created to glorify God and angels seem to have a special emphasis of purpose in this area. Why is David telling pleading with them to do something they are likely already doing?
Once again, David's own worship feels inadequate, and he believes God needs and deserves more. His worship is not enough; he wants an angelic worshiper to join him. David calls upon them because he feels the praise of men to be inadequate. He believes he can attribute to God praise, but human praise is limited, not exhaustive and will come up short every time. Why? Because God deserves as much worship as possible. God wants this type of unworthy, humble worshipper.
We must never grow weary of worship. We must lean into worship more with each day. And we must encourage others to do the same.
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