The text: Psalm 33 – NRSV
Well, we’ve made it through the first week! As promised, on this “little Easter” we have a psalm of praise to God. At this point you’re likely seeing reflections between the psalms we’ve already read. The psalms are like many-faceted jewels, each face a mirror showing images from other psalms and scenes from Israel’s long history with God. With time, perhaps those faces show images of your own experience with God, reflected through the lens of Scripture. In this beautiful song of praise, we see God the eternal creator (Psalm 90), God seated high over all the nations yet who sees us where we are (Psalm 113), the foolishness of putting our trust in earthly powers (or idols! Psalm 115), and images as God being our strength and shield (Psalm 46). I’m sure if you take a moment to look back over the psalms of the past week, you will find more connections to call your own. What other Old or New Testament stories come to mind as your read Psalm 33? What connections from your experience emerge? Celebrate them all, for in each one you see, you glimpse the unity of Scripture a bit more clearly.
I will add a quick personal testimony if it’s helpful. I didn’t plan any for any of these connections. In one sitting I paged through all 150 psalms, noted down the ones that spoke to me with a word or two describing each one, and then using only those words quickly arranged them so that there was some variety in each week. So I had the entire schedule before I began any writing, trusting that all of these revelations would emerge along the journey. In my experience, this is how the Holy Spirit works, and the Holy Spirit never disappoints. I hope that you also find your own revelations as we journey. I have no doubt that you will!
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