Psalms 33-11.2.21

Scripture:

Psalms 33

13 From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind;

14 from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—

15 he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.

16 No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.

17 A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.

18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

19 to deliver them from death

and keep them alive in famine.

Observation:

In Psalm 33, the psalmist gives a call to praise and to give God the glory He is due. Verses 13-18 remind us that the Mighty, All-powerful, All-knowing, God is in control of all. And yet, He looks down on His people and considers us.

Understanding:

No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.  I’m sure a king feels powerful, but he is only powerful if God allows it. We might think we have earned or deserve the blessings in our lives, but we need to acknowledge where they really come from.

But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him. “To fear God is to know Him as He is and respond accordingly.” (John Mac Arthur) As we spend time learning to truly know Him, we have no choice but to respond – to His commands, to His direction, to His call upon our lives. Those that fear Him, He considers – or sees, regards, favors. As we seek to “see” Him, He sees us. I don’t know about you, but I want to be seen by God.

Life Application:

Vs. 21-22 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in You.

I am so grateful that the Almighty God, the powerful ruler of the universe, takes the time to look down on me. Teach me to fear You. I put my hope in You.

-Debbie Dunn