I could equally have titled this message “Great Expectations” because this psalm is one of great anticipation. Specifically, it anticipated then, and it continues to anticipate now, the day when the present reign of Jesus will be fully experienced in this world. This is why this psalm has been referred to as a messianic, missions and millennial song.[1. W. Graham Scroggie, The Psalms, 4 vols. (London: Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 1972), 2:279.] There is coming a day when individuals from every peoples of the earth will sing the new song of praise to the glory of God. And since there are currently 11,238 people groups, comprising 6.9 billion souls, this is something to not only anticipate, but to also celebrate. I would add that such awareness should also motivate us in the Great Commission. Fundamentally, this psalm is about the victorious reign of Christ over the nations, both now and through eternity. It is for this reason that I have approached this message with the theme of … [Read More...]
