God's Powerful Outreach, Psalm 68:1-4

Psalm 68:1-4 Our God is omnipotent (all-powerful) to protect and come to the aid of his children. He routes his enemies and raises up his servants. He will oftentimes go easy on his enemies, for he is a patient God. However, there are other times when he exercises his powerful judgments on his enemies for the sake of his children. He does so that his way “may be known on the earth, your salvation among the nations.” The outcome being that “all the peoples praise you, oh God,” and that “the nations be glad and sing for joy.” While God chose Israel to be his people, he did not exclude the other nations from coming to him. In fact, his purpose for choosing Israel was for them to be a testimony to the other nations, so that they would fear Yahweh, repent, and follow his path. When Christ came, he came with a universal invitation for salvation for all who would trust in and follow him. Christians must never become lethargic in our outreach to the lost. For through the testimony of God working in our lives, and as God works powerfully in their lives, humbling them, Christ continues to build his church.