33:1-3 Authentic praise is beautiful because genuine faith is an expression of love. Therefore we are encouraged to rejoice in God, to lead righteous lifestyles that sing to Him our love and to worship God for His goodness.
33:4-5 The Lord is so deserving of our praise because He is justice. He is truth. He delights in righteousness and all that it encompasses: love, mercy, justice, truth. And God offers His goodness to the whole earth; there is no partiality to His love.
33:6-7 He gave us life and surrounded us with life. Our planet and its solar system; our solar system and it's universe. All that is between and within and around; more than we know.
33:8-9 Marvel. Revere. Express awe in God's creation and in His righteous character. He is unique. Ultimate, and unlike any other force. Take time to observe His creations; take time to delve into His generosity and love, and marvel. Notice Him while so much of the world neglects.
33:10-12 Blessed are the people and the nations that willingly, gratefully, put themselves under God's authority. With wisdom and love, God orchestrates the best possible scenarios and outcomes for His children.
33:13-15 From His place, God's keen eye observes and plans for and molds the hearts and life of His children. How blessed are we that He takes such intimate notice! How blessed are we that He is vigilant and compassionate and strong. The Lord is involved in the intricate details of our lives, able to heal and fix and create while destroying fear and enemy.
33:16-19 Our hero, our only hero, is God. Only He is capable of rescuing us from all things, from anything. Anyone. The prudent put their trust in His protection and leadership. The faithful follow Him into safe havens.
33:20-22 Faithful children of the Lord wait for Him. We wait for His timing, His answers. We trust in His path and His purpose. We rejoice in the journey of our relationship with Him as we live our life. We have peace and joy because we trust in His holy name; we smile because He is merciful and generous and our eternal source of hope.
