Psalm 33

Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.
(Psa 33:8-10)

When I read this I can’t help but think of many of the nations in the Middle East, and their declared intentions of removing Israel from the face of the earth. They have held their counsels and made their plans, but we read here that they are made of no effect and will come to nothing. A lot of people would love to believe that they have real power, that if they say the word it happens. Ultimately, it is only the LORD who wields this ultimate power. When He speaks it happens; He commands all, for He created it all with the word of His mouth.

We read here that because the LORD is the supreme ruler of all, because He alone is truly powerful, the whole earth should stand in awe of Him. Many men today seem to believe that they can do what they want, that they can get away with the plans they have made. In the end, the Lord will bring all of those things to an end, and He alone will prevail.

As for you, whose counsel will you listen to? Whose plan will you be a part of? I would advise you to follow the guidance this psalm offers; Stand in awe of the LORD and give to Him the reverential respect He deserves.