Psalm 67:1-7
To the chief Musician
on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.
This is another Psalm or song tradition indicates was to be
given to director of the string section.
“God be merciful unto
us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy
saving health among all nations.” (Psalm 67:1-2)
The psalmist asks that God might reveal himself to the
people, forgiving their sin and blessing them.
Seeing his power and blessings would call other people’s attention to
God and his laws, his forgiveness and his love so that all the nations could
know him and experience his salvation.
Other people are looking for ways to have a better life, and
are strongly influenced by what they see in the lives of Christians around
them. If all they see is people who are just
doing things in their own power, they
have little reason to turn to Christ, but if they see God’s power in the
Christian’s life, having a real effect, they have reason to investigate
further.
“Let the people praise
thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy:
for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth.
Selah. Let the people praise thee, O
God; let all the people praise thee.” (Psalm 67:3-5)
When the Christians are experiencing Gods presence in the lives,
those around are inspired as well. Other
nations will surrender to God and worship him as well. The attitude of those who believe will
greatly affect those around them.
“Then shall the earth
yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the
earth shall fear him.” (Psalm 67:6-7)
As they show their appreciation for God, he begins to bless
the people in ways thatat first seem unconnected, such as making their crops
more productive, and their relationship becomes more personal. They recognize him as their personal God, not
just the God who lives away up there somewhere.
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