Psalm 33 - 8.23.24

Scripture: ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭33‬:‭4‬-‭11 ‭NIV‬‬

”For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.“‭

Observations:

This Psalm is a song to be sung and played, even shouted to declare God’s love, all He has done, the power He gives, and His protection. 

By His word everything in this incredible world was made. He spoke and it came to be.  

He thwarts the plans of kings and peoples, but His heart and plan will be through all the generations. They cannot trust in their army or other tools at their disposal for success. God delivers those who hope in Him. 

Application:

I can, as this Psalm concludes, trust God and hope in Him. He is worthy’s of my praise and to make known by my voice all He has done with joy. 

Look at all He “spoke” into existence!  He is the same yesterday today and forever. (Hebrews13:8). So, He is still speaking today. Not just to inform me, but to transform me and my circumstances.  I need to seek His plans as they are the ones who stand. It may appear the peoples’ or king’s plans will dictate the future. If it is not His will they will fail. 

Prayer:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for your love and care for me. You have a plan and see the beginning and the end.  Help me to sing a new song to you and rejoice at all you are doing. When I doubt that you are capable, lack trust, or forget your love for me, may I turn to your Word or look to your creation. Your love is evident throughout. I wait in hope for You. Thank you for being my help and my shield. In You my heart rejoices, for I trust in your holy name. May your unfailing love be with me, Lord, even as I put my hope in you.

Amen

- Cindy Howard