Bible Chapter: Psalms 33 & 34

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    One of the questions that some people have thought of is, why is there music? This Psalm helps us understand God’s purpose in giving us music as it tells us we can use it to praise the Lord. God gave us music as one of the unique ways to bring honor and praise to him. God is righteous, just and powerfully creative. He is worthy of all the praise and worship we can give him. One of the ways we can worship Him is with music. This Psalm also gives us a very important word of advice when it tells us that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. To trust in material strength for protection is vain. God wants us to trust him.
    We see some more good advice from David.  He sought the Lord and He delivered him from all his fears.  He cried out to God and He saved him from his troubles.  The angels of the Lord are present to deliver God’s people.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    David wrote about the troubles and trials of righteous people.  Some people don’t think that righteous people ever have difficulties.  What are we encouraged to do in times of troubles?  Cry out to God and look for His deliverance.  God is near those who have a broken heart.  The righteous have many afflictions, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.  God will bring ultimate condemnation to all who refuse to serve Him.  These are good words of encouragement to apply to life.

3.  How can I help someone?
    When a person is going through battles and struggles, turn to God, not away from Him.  Trust God to take you through even when you can’t see the end of the tunnel.