Text:  Psalm 33:1-22

• Introduction:
  • Abiding satisfied is in the context of the admonition to hear God’s counsel
  • Abiding satisfied is connected to the counsel of the Lord that shall stand forever
  • The phrase “the counsel of the Lord” is used 7 times in the King James Bible:
    • Psalm 33:11;  Jeremiah 23:18;  II Timothy 3:16-17;  Psalm 12:6-7;  Isaiah 19:17;  Jeremiah 49:20; 50:45

1. We can be satisfied through the power of God by His Word     Psalm 33:1-10
   1. The truth of God & His Word should produce true worship     John 4:22-24
   2. The power of God & His Word ought to produce right living
   3. The power of God & His Word works to produce respect for God     Hebrews 4:12-13
2. We can be satisfied through the presence of God in His Word     Psalm 33:11-12
   1. God & His Word are eternal
   2. God & His Word are available
   3. God & His Word are obtainable
3. We can be satisfied through the perspective of God in His Word     Psalm 33:13-22
   1. God sees all things about all people in all places
   2. God knows all things about all people in all places
   3. God is more than able to do whatever is needed for His children
      1. To bless them that honor Him
      2. To deliver them that trust in Him
      3. To help them that wait on Him
      4. To protect them that follow Him
   4. God deserves our all for all He does for us
      1. God deserves all of our respect     “them that fear Him”
      2. God deserves all of our love & appreciation
      3. God deserves all of our faith