Sixth Sunday in Easter: Psalm 67                                

Psalm 67

I love this week’s psalm. It lays to rest once and for all any thought that God favors one race, or one nationality, or one culture above another. God is “after” every human heart and mind that he has created. And while we know that some will reject his offer of life and salvation, his work was meant for all; accomplished for all.

“Let the peoples praise You, O God;

Let all the peoples praise You.

Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy!”

(Psalm 67:3-4a, NKJV)

I loved visiting New York City when our oldest son lived there some years ago. In a matter of city blocks in Manhattan or on a trek through Central Park one can hear a multitude of languages being spoken. It always brought to mind a book by the Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer. His work, “Death in the City,” highlights how God has always loved the great cities and mourned pouring his judgment on them. Why? Because in part, the great cities are represented by great swaths of humanity and usually are a great mosaic of peoples, tribes, and tongues. The Lord Jesus died for them, every one.

Read and sing the psalm for the week remembering how God treasures you. And every other single person you may set your eyes upon your whole life long. God be praised!