Who do we look to for wisdom and protection, the nations or politics of this world or God? Let’s look at Psalm 33.
Do we sing joyfully to the Lord or begrudgingly or not at all? Are stringed instruments appropriate? Is shouting appropriate in church?
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. (Ps 33:1-3 NIV)
Is the word of the Lord preached in our churches or the opinions of men? Do we see the goodness of the Lord in the earth or only the evil of men?
For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. (Ps 33:4-5 NKJV)
How incredible is God, that He merely spoke and everything that is was created?
The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him. For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command. (Ps 33:6-9 NLT)
How valuable is all this world’s advice put together compared to God’s wisdom?
Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. Yahweh looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works. (Ps 33:10-15 WEB)
Does the size of a nation’s military save them? Who truly delivers us from death?
Kings aren’t saved by the strength of their armies; warriors aren’t rescued by how much power they have. A warhorse is a bad bet for victory; it can’t save despite its great strength. But look here: the Lord’s eyes watch all who honor him, all who wait for his faithful love, to deliver their lives from death and keep them alive during a famine. (Ps 33:16-19 CEB)
Upon whom do we depend to help and protect us?
We depend on you, Lord, to help and protect us. You make our hearts glad because we trust you, the only God. Be kind and bless us! We depend on you. (Ps 33:20-22 CEV)
For whom do all things work together for good?
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Rom 8:28 ESV)
Who do we look to for wisdom and protection, the nations or politics of this world or God? You decide!
