0239. WHY BLESSING IS DESIRED.

WHY BLESSING IS DESIRED.

"That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations" (Psa_67:2).

Missionary.

1. This is a short but very bright missionary Psalm.

2. Jer_1:2 is the pivot of the Psalm.

Threefold Blessing.

1. It begins by invoking the threefold blessing.

2. Note the important progression of Divine blessing.

a. Mercy. We are sinners, and we need mercy.

b. Bless. Not only forgive, but bless with all spiritual blessings.

c. Shine. Give us consciousness of His favour, a sensible enjoyment of His love.

But Why?

1. Not for our mere personal enjoyment.

2. Not that we might luxuriate in Divine blessing.

3. It is that being thus blessed and brightened we may cause "That Thy way may be known" (Jer_1:2).

Result.

1. Praise. Full of the spirit that praises God.

2. From all the earth.

Result of Praise.

1. When men no longer seek to destroy each other, and each other’s property, and praise God by lip and life.

2. Then the earth will yield her increase.

Autor: James Smith