Psalm 67 – Blessed to Be a Blessing
Text: Psalm 67
Psalm 67 is one of the most beautiful missionary psalms in all of Scripture. It begins with a prayer for blessing and ends with the nations worshipping God. It teaches us that God’s blessings are never meant to stop with us; they are meant to flow through us so that others may come to know Him.
The psalm opens with these words:
“God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us.”
What a wonderful prayer! The psalmist does not begin by demanding anything from God. He begins by asking for mercy. Every blessing we receive from God is founded upon His mercy. We deserve judgment, yet He gives grace. We deserve separation, yet He gives fellowship. We deserve nothing, yet He gives everything through His love.
The request for God’s face to shine upon His people reminds us of the blessing given through Moses. It speaks of God’s favour, His presence, and His approval. There is no greater blessing than knowing that God is with us.
Yet the psalm does not stop there.
“That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.”
God blesses His people for a purpose. Sometimes we think God’s blessings are only for our comfort, our prosperity, or our enjoyment. But God’s desire is that His goodness would be seen through our lives and that others would be drawn to Him.
Abraham was blessed so that he could become a blessing. Israel was chosen so that the nations might see the glory of God. The church has been entrusted with the Gospel so that the world might hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
When God blesses us with salvation, peace, strength, provision, and hope, He intends that these blessings point others to Him.
The psalmist then lifts his eyes beyond Israel and sees something remarkable.
“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.”
Notice the repetition. It is a cry from the heart. The psalmist longs to see all peoples worshipping the Lord.
God’s heart has always been for the nations. From Genesis to Revelation we see God’s desire to redeem people from every tribe, every tongue, and every nation. The Gospel is not limited by borders, languages, or cultures. Christ died for the world.
One day around the throne of God there will be people from every corner of the earth singing praise to the Lamb who was slain.
The psalm continues:
“O let the nations be glad and sing for joy.”
Why should the nations rejoice?
Because God rules with righteousness.
Human governments fail. Leaders disappoint. Systems break down. But God’s rule is perfect. His judgments are fair. His wisdom is flawless. His justice is pure.
The world longs for peace, fairness, and truth. These things are found completely only in the Lord. One day Christ will reign openly, and all creation will experience the perfect rule of the King of kings.
As the psalm draws to a close, we read:
“Then shall the earth yield her increase.”
God’s blessing produces fruitfulness. The harvest becomes a testimony to God’s faithfulness. Every good gift comes from His hand.
The psalmist sees both spiritual and physical blessing flowing from God. He recognizes that all provision, all increase, and all fruitfulness ultimately come from the Lord.
Finally, the psalm ends with confidence:
“God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.”
What a glorious vision! God’s blessing upon His people becomes a testimony that reaches the ends of the earth.
As believers today, we are called to live in such a way that others see Christ in us. Our words, our actions, our kindness, our testimony, and our faithfulness should point people to the Saviour.
Psalm 67 reminds us that we are not reservoirs meant merely to collect God’s blessings. We are channels through which God’s blessings flow to others.
May God be merciful to us. May He bless us. May His face shine upon us. And may our lives help others discover the goodness, grace, and salvation found in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Written for Georges Web Ministries
10th June 2026