The Psalmist invites us to sing joyfully to the LORD, to praise him, and to make music to him because God’s word is right and true. God’s word created the heavens and the stars. When God commands, creation and all things come into being. All things stand firm by God’s word.

God, who created by his word, also rules over history and plans. Nations and people chart their own courses. It may seem that nations with various kinds of power control their own destinies. We may be tempted to feel helpless before earthly thrones. But only the LORD’s plans stand firm forever. A nation that honors God is blessed. God sees all mankind. God forms hearts and knows all our motives. The rulers of the world take pride in the size of their military or other forms of strength. But such power cannot thwart God’s plans. Only those who hope in the LORD can be delivered and kept alive in famine. Let us trust in God’s holy name and in his unfailing love for his people.

In whom or in what do you trust? Is it your own abilities and plans? God’s plans stand forever. He is our help and shield. Surrender your plans to God and put your hope in his unfailing love.
Application: Father, your word and your plans stand forever. Make your plans to be my plans.
One Word: Trust God’s plans for your life