February 16, 2015 – Monday

Start Time: 6:34 AM

End Time:  6:57 AM

Title: Psalm 33

Scripture: Psalm 33:1 – 22

God’s Message / God’s Promise / God’s Commands:

→ David's words in this chapter were not a suggestion but more of what must be done as the children of God.  Reading thru the whole chapter, David wrote what we, God's people must be doing while waiting for the Lord's second coming. 

1) Praise and Worship the Lord - Sing, make music, sing a new song, play skillfully, 

shout for joy! (verses 1 - 3)

Now that's worship before God!  David did not say sing in tune, he did not say sing in complete harmony with one another!  In fact, David said Sing joyfully!  The only requirement in praising God is to sing joyfully, play skillfully and shouting for Joy!  So Joy is key in praising God!  Let us not forget this, as we wait upon the Lord, let us filled out days with Praise and Worship but not just any praise and worship - but a heart of joy in worshiping and praising our God!

David also gave reasons why we must praise and worship our King!  It is only for the reason that the word of the Lord is right and true and He is faithful in all He does.  So the only basis or reason why we ought to Praise and Worship God is because of His truth, His word, His faithfulness, His love for righteousness and justice.  Not just because a miracle happened and it brought so much joy or because God has provided for our needs.  NOTE that whether we receive something (visible gifts like money, food, healing, etc), we still ought to Praise our Lord according to David because our main reason for praising Him is because of His love, faithfulness, and word (promises).

2) Fear and revering the Lord (verses 8 - 9)

Revere means to have great respect; to show devotion and honor to

Fear may be taken out of context that's why we don't usually use the word fear when it comes to our action towards God but fear or being afraid is very important especially connected to reverence.  So when fearing God it must be because we revere Him.  Fear is a valuable emotion that keeps us in our toes in the knowledge that God is God and not our equal.  That's why it is important to partner fear with reverence because reverence is about showing great respect.  So in fear, we give great respect to our Lord.  So in our lives here on earth, do we fear and revere God in how we live today?  As we wait upon the Lord, we ought to praise and worship Him but at the same time, live in fear and reverence to God.

Why? David also answered this question in verse 10.  He said the Lord foils the plans of the nations, He thwarts the purposes of the peoples but His plans stand firm forever.  in short, God is in control so fear and reverence must be given to Him because He is in control of everything.

David continued on by stating more facts; how the nation whose God is the Lord is blessed and the people He chose for His inheritance.  God forms our hearts yet He considers everything we do. God eyes are on those who fear Him and delivers us from death and keep us alive in famine - take note, keep us alive in famine, so we will still go through famine, we can just be sure that God will keep us alive :)

3) Wait in hope for the Lord and trust in His Holy Name (verse 20 - 22)

As we wait for the Lord, we wait in hope and in trust in His Name.  We do not wait impatiently but every day we wait with a heart and mind of hope of His coming.  And as we do that, our days are live in full trust in His Name.  Hallelujah!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, today is such a great day and a wonderful time of learning from David.  Thank You Jesus for teaching what I must do as I wait for Your coming.  I must praise and worship You with Joy, fear and revere You as You deserve, and wait in hope and in full trust in Your Name for everything each day.  Help me Lord to live with these 3 mantras that I can live on for the rest of my days on earth as I patiently and excitedly wait for Your return.  Give me the joy in my heart Lord to praise and worship You each day, the heart to fear and revere You as You deserve and to fully wait in hope and trust in You alone.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!