Make Him Known
Introduction
Welcome! In today’s sermon at The Grove, Pastor Abel Rivera drew us to Psalm 67—a short, powerful song filled with timeless truths about God’s salvation, righteousness, and goodness. This blog post unpacks the heart of his message and the ways we’re invited to “make Him known” to all nations, rooted firmly in Scripture.
Psalm 67: A Song of Blessing and Invitation
Psalm 67 sits at the intersection of worship and mission. It begins as a priestly blessing, echoing the benediction from Numbers 6:24-26, which God instructed Moses to teach Aaron to speak over Israel. Far more than poetic words, this blessing speaks of God’s intimate care, guidance, and the invitation to live in relationship with Him.
Key Takeaways from Psalm 67:
God’s Grace: The psalmist first asks God to be gracious and bless His people, to let His face shine upon them—a picture of divine approval, favor, and peace.
Purpose of Blessing: The blessings aren’t for Israel alone, but so “that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.”
Global Praise: The refrain, “Let all the peoples praise You,” is more than wishful thinking—it’s a call for everyone, everywhere, to worship the Lord.
Connecting Our Blessings to God’s Mission
Pastor Abel emphasized that what God poured out on Israel—grace, protection, and presence—is also extended to every follower of Christ. The intent has always been outward. When God blesses us, it’s so we can share His goodness, not just keep it for ourselves.
1. Make Known His Salvation (Psalm 67:1-2)
God’s blessings provide the platform for us to proclaim salvation. As Pastor Abel shared, we’re all in continual need of grace—and our testimonies of God’s rescue are meant to be shared. Salvation is not just personal; it’s also missional.
Testimony Matters: “Tell them that while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly... while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Assurance in Christ: Salvation is secure, sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1), and no one can take it away (John 10).
2. Make Known His Righteousness (Psalm 67:4)
He judges with fairness and leads the nations, the psalm tells us. Pastor Abel challenged us not to keep this knowledge to ourselves as we wait for Christ’s return, but to let it fuel our evangelism and passion for missions.
God is Just and Right: His righteousness means He always acts in moral and ethical perfection—not only forgiving the believer but, as Pastor Abel quoted Spurgeon, “casting sinners into hell” is also an act of His perfect justice.
A Call to Boldness: Knowing God is righteous should not make us complacent, but more passionate in inviting others to experience His mercy.
3. Make Known His Goodness (Psalm 67:6-7)
Every good thing—rain, harvest, even the breath we take—is an expression of God’s kindness to all people. But the ultimate goodness of God is shown in Christ’s death and resurrection.
Common Grace & Invitation: God’s blessings are for everyone (Matthew 5:45), meant to draw us to Him.
Gospel Aim: As Pastor Abel reminded, the “core of the Christian faith” is that, because of His goodness, God provided salvation through His Son. That’s the news we’re called to share!
Living Out the Psalm: Proclaim, Praise, and Make Him Known
Psalm 67 is both a song and a call. It challenges us to:
Proclaim God’s salvation—through our stories, our worship, and our daily lives.
Reveal His righteousness—expressing God’s justice and mercy to our communities.
Celebrate His goodness—reminding ourselves and others of every good gift, culminating in Jesus.
Ultimately, our blessings are meant to overflow. They’re invitations for others to join the song, to respond to God’s love, and to become part of the global praise that rings out: “Let all the peoples praise You, God. Let all the peoples praise You!”
Conclusion
As we reflect on Psalm 67, let’s remember: We are blessed to be a blessing. Whether it’s through worship, conversation, or acts of kindness, our lives are meant to echo the goodness, salvation, and righteousness of the God who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Let the peoples praise Him. Let all the peoples praise Him!
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