Psalm 33:1-3 Let all the joys of the godly well up in praise to the Lord, for it is right to praise him. Play joyous melodies of praise upon the lyre and on the harp. Compose new songs of praise to him, accompanied skillfully on the harp; sing joyfully.
4-7 For all God’s words are right, and everything he does is worthy of our trust. He loves whatever is just and good; the earth is filled with his tender love. He merely spoke, and the heavens were formed and all the galaxies of stars. He made the oceans, pouring them into his vast reservoirs.
8-11 Let everyone in all the world—men, women, and children—fear the Lord and stand in awe of him. For when he but spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command! And with a breath he can scatter the plans of all the nations who oppose him, but his own plan stands forever. His intentions are the same for every generation.
12-15 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his own. The Lord gazes down upon mankind from heaven where he lives. He has made their hearts and closely watches everything they do.
16-17 The best-equipped army cannot save a king—for great strength is not enough to save anyone. A war horse is a poor risk for winning victories—it is strong, but it cannot save.
18-22 But the eyes of the Lord are watching over those who fear him, who rely upon his steady love. He will keep them from death even in times of famine! We depend upon the Lord alone to save us. Only he can help us; he protects us like a shield. (Other versions say, “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.) No wonder we are happy in the Lord! For we are trusting him. We trust his holy name. Yes, Lord, let your constant love surround us, for our hopes are in you alone.
Throughout the centuries, God has protected Israel, revitalizing it when it seemed that Israel would perish as a nation. During the six-day war in 1967, many miracle stories emerged, with the Israeli army succeeding when they should have crumpled, Israeli bombers that miraculously survived, etc.
As I am writing this, the war between Israel and Iran has been paused temporarily; however, prior to this conflict, Israel was already enduring many missile strikes a day. The amazing thing is that Israel continues to exist at all, let alone that Israelis are continuing to work, attend school, etc. While Israeli technology is excellent, there is also the strong probability that God is protecting Israel in ways we cannot imagine.
Many of us fail to realize that we serve an all-powerful, all-knowing God, the Creator of the universe, and the One who watches over all of us. Does God expect us to sit down, fold our hands and wait for Him to do something? Absolutely not! We must do what God has gifted us to do; however, God can act in ways far beyond our ability or comprehension.
Currently, we are facing several challenges in our situation, many of which are exhausting simply to think about. But God expects us to continue to offer our best efforts, no matter how discouraged we might feel. The magnificent thing about God is that when we do what we can, He can come in to help multiply our efforts.
We depend upon the Lord alone to save us. Only he can help us; he protects us like a shield. (Other versions say, “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.) No wonder we are happy in the Lord! For we are trusting him. We trust his holy name. Yes, Lord, let your constant love surround us, for our hopes are in you alone.
Depend on God! Trust God! And remember that He will surround us with His constant love.
PRAYER: Father God, thank You for loving us and caring for us. Lord, please help us to trust You even as we do the work You have called us to do. Protect us and truly be our help and our shield. In the mighty and precious Name of King Jesus. Amen.
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