This Psalm speaks of the Lord's greatness.
Everyone is to ascribe greatness to the Lord. The "heavenly beings" could be the false "gods" worshipped by other nations, or the angelic host.
The Lord is said to be more powerful than the great storms at sea. In the gospel we see that Jesus had authority to calm the storm, and was a powerful demonstration of His divinity. It should also be noted that Baal (a false god worshipped by surrounding nations), was thought to be present in thunderstorms. This psalm boldly proclaims otherwise. Now we think it ridiculous to think that there is some god in a thunderstorm, but there is still a lesson for us here today. For our lives can seem to be at the mercy of great forces, whether these be natural forces, economic, or political forces. And we attribute the power of these forces to other things. The Lord is Lord of All, everything has to submit to Him.
The cedars of Lebanon were the strongest trees, but even the voice of the Lord would break them.
This same God gives peace and strength to His people. No matter what we are facing we should ascribe greatness to the Lord, then we will receive peace and strength.
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