The purpose for which we were saved does not end with us. Beyond our personal salvation lies a glorious, global, God-centered purpose. We were saved for a saving purpose!
Psalm 67:1-3 “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us.” (The psalmist clearly has the blessing of Numbers 6:24-26 in mind here. This is a very important connection because it provides interpretation for the rest of this psalm. Remember the words of blessing in Numbers, “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.” Asking for God’s face to shine upon you is to earnestly desire salvation. Therefore, the blessing of Psalm 67 is not a material blessing, but rather desiring the Lord to graciously grant eternal salvation!)
“that Your way may be known on the earth, Your saving power among all nations.” (The psalmist immediately begins to declare how his salvation will work towards the salvation of the nations. He knows his salvation is part of a global plan for others to be saved all over the world!)
“Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You!” (Every salvation ends in the glory of God! But note, the psalmist knows this, and he wants this! That is, he has learned to love and labor for that which God loves and sent His Son to die for, namely, the salvation of all peoples for the glory of God!)
Yes believer, you are a part of something immensely wonderful and eternal! May we desire its fulfillment and give ourselves in pursuit of it.
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