Psalm 33

Boice calls this psalm, "A Praise Psalm for Everyone," because it is not written exclusively for the nation of Israel. Yet in verse 12 we read, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance." Certainly the psalmist likely meant Israel, but the promise is meant for all. Now I truly don't believe that the USA has a god outside of freedom, so I don't apply that promise for Americans today. However to deny that we as Americans have been richly blessed is foolish. Of course the Romans of Jesus' day were richly blessed also.

In verse two we have instruments mentioned for the first time in the psalter. The harp and ten-stringed lyre were to be played skillfully. I wonder why mentions like this are not convincing for the Church of Christ and others who deny instruments in worship because the New Testament doesn't make mention of musical instruments. Odd.

God's word is right and true. He is faithful, He loves righteousness and justice. These statements are indications of God's character. He also is active in the world: "the earth is full of His unfailing love."

He spoke and it came to be. Even the psalmist was familiar with the Genesis Creation narrative. Created from nothing by just a word.

"The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him." We should know that, but sometimes we forget -- especially in times of trouble. Our hope is in the Lord. We must wait for Him.