How can we personally contribute to fulfilling the vision in Psalm 86:9? The Vision Revisited: Psalm 86:9 “All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.” (Psalm 86:9) God’s declared end is global, joyful worship. He has spoken it; our privilege is to align our lives so that more people, languages, and cultures bow gladly to Jesus. Why Our Personal Role Matters • God uses ordinary believers as primary messengers (Matthew 28:19-20). • The Spirit empowers every disciple for witness (Acts 1:8). • Personal obedience complements churchwide and global efforts; no act of faithfulness is wasted (1 Corinthians 15:58). Practical Ways to Participate • Cultivate a life of sincere worship – Offer your body “as living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1). – Daily praise shapes a contagious passion for God’s glory. • Share the gospel intentionally – Be ready with a clear, gentle explanation of hope (1 Peter 3:15). – Look for natural bridges—workplace conversations, hospitality, online platforms. • Pray for the nations – “Petitions, prayers, intercessions” for all people (1 Timothy 2:1). – Adopt an unreached people group; intercede by name. • Invest in missions – Give financially to faithful missionaries and translation projects (Philippians 4:15-17). – Encourage and correspond with workers on the field. • Engage cross-culturally at home – Welcome immigrants and international students; practice gospel-centered hospitality (Leviticus 19:34 applied today). – Learn basic phrases or cultural cues that honor your neighbors. • Model kingdom unity – Celebrate ethnic diversity in the local church as a foretaste of Revelation 7:9. – Refuse prejudice; pursue reconciled relationships in Christ (Ephesians 2:14-16). • Disciple the next generation – Teach children and new believers God’s heart for all peoples (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). – Encourage short-term trips and long-term callings. • Persevere in well-doing – “Do not grow weary…for in due time we will reap” (Galatians 6:9). – Trust that unseen seeds will one day bloom into worldwide worship. Scriptures to Anchor Our Actions • Proverbs 11:30—soul-winning wisdom • John 4:35—fields white for harvest • 2 Peter 3:9—God’s patient desire that none perish • Revelation 11:15—the kingdom announced in fullness Encouragement to Persevere Every invitation extended, prayer whispered, coin given, and testimony shared moves history toward the moment when “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15). Keep sowing; Psalm 86:9 cannot fail. |
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