The Baptism Of Our Lord/Epiphany 1/Ordinary Time 1
Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see The Baptism Of Our Lord/Epiphany 1/Ordinary Time 1, Cycle A, and The Holy Trinity, Cycle B, for alternative approaches.)
It seems likely that this psalm was inspired by a storm. The psalmist hears the voice of the Lord "over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters" (v. 3). The imagery of a great storm also calls to mind the vast primeval storm that preceded the creation (Genesis 1:2). It is more than likely that the psalmist wants us to make those connections.