Psalm 33
This is the result of, the comment of the heart upon, the 32nd psalm. It is a song of deliverance, not yet known in actual experience, but anticipated with assurance given by God. We notice how entirely God is the theme of the psalm. His word is right, and His work is in faithfulness (verse 4).
As the Creator of the heavens above (verse 6), and the waters below (verse 7), all the earth is called upon to fear Him, for when He commanded it was done. But the earth does not yet fear Him (verse 10); the nations take counsel, and He frustrates it; He makes the thoughts of the peoples of none effect, but His counsel, and the thoughts of His heart stand for ever (verse 11).
Blessed then is the nation whose God is Jehovah, the people that He has chosen for His inheritance. Of Israel this speaks, of course, for of no other nation could it be true. But their day has not yet dawned, for the Lord is seen looking from the heavens upon the inhabitants of the earth. When He comes to deliver His earthly people, the "king," the multitude of forces, the mighty man with his great resources, —the power of man—will be of no avail (verses 13-17).
The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, on them that hope in His loving kindness, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine (verse 18). Precious words!
The Christian who has gone through trial, knows their truth.
Waiting for the Lord, their help and shield, the remnant will not wait in vain, for in Him shall their heart rejoice (verse 21).
How admirably is the language of the psalms fitted for the needs, the experiences, the hopes of the Jews in the approaching of trial of the severest kind.
Reviewing this psalm, we may observe that the believer of whatever period, past, present or future, has only to praise the Author and Divine Source of all, and walk in the light of His revealed Word, for His eye is upon His own to deliver, to preserve; He is their help and shield. May the Lord thus engage the hearts of all who love Him, and wait for Him in this "little while" of His absence.
Messages of God’s Love 7/27/1930