Psa 67 | MHM | STEP | Prayer for God’s Blessing and the Spread of His Kingdom This psalm shows the writer’s deep love for God and his excitement about God’s plans. The psalmist is filled with devotion and hope, and he looks forward to the time when God’s kingdom will grow and reach all people. He begins by praying for the happiness and success of God’s people, and then he prays for the whole world to know and worship the Lord . The psalmist believes that when God blesses His people, others will see it and want to know God too. He also looks forward to a time when everyone will praise God together, and both the earth and heaven will be full of God’s blessings. v. 1 : The psalmist prays, God be merciful to us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us . He does not pray just for himself, but for all of God’s people. He knows that all happiness comes from God’s mercy and blessing. To have God’s face shine on us means to have His love and favor. This is the greatest happiness we can have. The psalmist teaches us to pray for others and to want everyone to share in God’s goodness (Luke 18:13 ).

‏ Psalms 67

Prayer for God’s Blessing and the Spread of His Kingdom

This psalm shows the writer’s deep love for God and his excitement about God’s plans. The psalmist is filled with devotion and hope, and he looks forward to the time when God’s kingdom will grow and reach all people. He begins by praying for the happiness and success of God’s people, and then he prays for the whole world to know and worship the Lord. The psalmist believes that when God blesses His people, others will see it and want to know God too. He also looks forward to a time when everyone will praise God together, and both the earth and heaven will be full of God’s blessings.

v. 1: The psalmist prays, God be merciful to us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us . He does not pray just for himself, but for all of God’s people. He knows that all happiness comes from God’s mercy and blessing. To have God’s face shine on us means to have His love and favor. This is the greatest happiness we can have. The psalmist teaches us to pray for others and to want everyone to share in God’s goodness (Luke 18:13 ^a).

v. 2: He asks that God’s way would be known everywhere: That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations . The psalmist wants everyone, not just the Jews, to know God’s laws and His salvation. He prays that God’s truth and love will reach all people, so that everyone can walk in God’s way and be saved (Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalm 50:23 ^b).

v. 3: He prays, Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee . The psalmist wants all nations to worship God, not just a few. He hopes that when people hear the gospel, they will have reasons to praise God and join together in worship (Acts 8:8; Daniel 5:4 ^c).

v. 4: He says, O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth . The psalmist wants all people to rejoice because God rules the world with fairness. He is happy that God is the true King and Judge, and he wants everyone to be glad about God’s good rule (Psalm 22:28; Matthew 28:19 ^d).

v. 5: He repeats, Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee . This shows how much he desires for everyone to worship God together. He knows that praising God brings joy and unity among people.

v. 6: The psalmist looks forward to a time of blessing: Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us . When people turn to God, the earth will be fruitful, and God will give His people good things. The blessings of the gospel can also bring blessings to the land (Acts 14:17; Isaiah 4:2 ^e).

v. 7: He ends with confidence: God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him (Psalm 67:7 ^f). The psalmist believes that God’s blessings will lead people everywhere to respect and worship Him. As more people see God’s goodness, they will want to join His people and honor Him with reverence and love.