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Daily Devotion: Psalm 33:10-12

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Psalm 33:10-12     "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.  (11)  The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.  (12)  Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."

 There are times we present ourselves as Joshua when he went to see the land after crossing Jordan. "And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?" (Joshua 5:13) Joshua asked this question assuming that this One was either for Israel or Canaan. The answer Jesus gave to him was, No, "... as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come." Jesus was saying the proper question to consider is this, "Whose side are YOU on?" David reminds us of the very power of God in this 33rd Psalm and then he gives us place to ask the same question that was given to Joshua. "Whose side am I on?" Do I trust the Lord? Or, do I feel I have to jump in with both feet and get involved in things that God has already, or is presently, taking care of? God is more than capable of taking care of the "counsel of the heathen." He is able to bring to nothing those things that people are trying to work for their benefit over the benefit of others. His Word shall stand for ever in all times of struggle and trial. God never has, nor will He ever, change. If we find ourselves standing on the correct side of the question, then we should have peace in knowing that we are indeed blessed beyond measure. He has chosen to bestow His love and grace upon us. The question that remains would be this: Do I trust Him? Do I believe He truly is enough? If so, then I should go about the business of trying to show His grace, glory, and authority in my life. I am blessed and I stand upon the Word of God.

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