As this psalm is read, the personal relationship and fellowship God desires with humanity are evident. He created all, not evolution (6-7). He looks from heaven to see man and interact with him (13-19).
Psalm 33
As in Psalm 29, praise is based on the worthiness of the object to be praised. In this case, God is far above all other things and is most worthy to be praised (see our study on Psalm 29).
The psalm is neatly divided into three parts:
- The call to praise God (1-3)
- The reasons to praise God (4-19)
- He has proven faithful to His Word (4-9)
- He has done so by His work (10-12)
- He is righteous and steadfast in how He deals with us (13-19)
- A prayer to God (20-22)
- We wait on Him
- We are glad in Him
- We hope in Him
As this psalm is read, the personal relationship and fellowship God desires with humanity are evident. He created all, not evolution (6-7). He looks from heaven to see man and interact with him (13-19).
He also is involved with nations (10-12). How far has our nation gone from His watchful eye? Nowhere. How far have we gone from His will?
Author: Pastor David
David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations.
He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph
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I think this psalm shows how much better off we are when we trust in the Lord and wait on Him. His plans are the ones that prevail and when we believe that and put our hope in that, He will help us and provide for our needs. He will become our shield and protector when we look to Him for that and because of His love and faithfulness for us, He is worthy of our thankfulness and worship.