What does "envoys will arrive" teach about God's sovereignty over nations? Setting the Scene Psalm 68:31: “Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.” The Key Phrase: “Envoys will arrive” • A diplomatic term—official representatives traveling at the command of a government. • Not a vague hope but a concrete prediction: they “will” come. • The nations named were once hostile to Israel, yet here they voluntarily approach God. What This Reveals About God’s Sovereignty • He directs the political will of nations – “The king’s heart is a watercourse in the hand of the Lord; He directs it wherever He pleases” (Proverbs 21:1). • He determines the timing – Centuries after the psalm was written, the gospel reached Egypt and Cush exactly as foretold (Acts 8:26-39; Acts 13:1). • He overrules historic enmity – Egypt, once Israel’s oppressor, now sends emissaries acknowledging the true King. • He draws every people group into His worship – “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord” (Psalm 22:27). • He secures universal acknowledgment of His rule – “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (Philippians 2:10-11). Supporting Scriptures • Isaiah 19:23-25—God promises a highway of worship linking Egypt, Assyria, and Israel. • Isaiah 45:23—“To Me every knee will bow, every tongue will confess.” • Revelation 21:24—“The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.” Personal Takeaways • No geopolitical situation is beyond God’s reach; pray and act with confidence. • Historical grievances cannot block God’s redemptive plan; expect reconciliation. • Mission work succeeds because God has already decreed the arrival of “envoys.” • Worship today anticipates a global choir; cultivate a heart for the nations. Closing Thoughts “Envoys will arrive” is not merely poetic flourish; it is a divine guarantee that God commands the schedules, borders, and diplomatic endeavors of every nation, guiding them inexorably toward the recognition of His unrivaled kingship. |
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