How can Psalm 22:27 inspire global evangelism efforts in today's world? Psalm 22:27 in Focus “ ‘All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.’ ” Why This Verse Fuels Evangelism • Global scope—“all the ends of the earth…all the families of the nations.” No corner is excluded. • Certainty—“will remember…will bow.” God guarantees the outcome; our labor joins His sure plan. • Worship motive—evangelism is ultimately about bringing every people group into joyful submission to the King. • Christ’s finished work—Psalm 22 begins with words Jesus cried from the cross (v. 1). Because He fulfilled the psalm in His suffering, we can trust the promise of v. 27 in our mission. The Thread Through Scripture • Genesis 12:3—“in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” • Isaiah 49:6—“a light for the nations…My salvation to the ends of the earth.” • Matthew 28:18-20—Great Commission extends the worship vision of Psalm 22:27. • Acts 1:8—Spirit-empowered witness “to the ends of the earth.” • Revelation 7:9—multitude “from every nation, tribe, people, and language” worshiping the Lamb—Psalm 22:27 realized. Practical Steps for Today 1. Daily worship-fueled prayer • Pray Psalm 22:27 for specific nations and unreached peoples. • Ask the Lord to “cause remembrance” where Christ is not yet named. 2. Digital proclamation • Use social media, podcasts, and online Bibles to reach ends-of-the-earth audiences with minimal barriers. 3. Strategic partnerships • Support and collaborate with translators, church planters, and relief workers who combine word and deed. 4. Diaspora outreach • Nations have come to our neighborhoods through immigration, refugees, and international students. Engage them with hospitality and the gospel. 5. Sending and going • Equip and send missionaries; consider bi-vocational or short-term service. • Hold the rope through financial support, encouragement, and logistical help. 6. Perseverance anchored in promise • When results seem slow, remember “will remember…will bow.” Faithfulness today joins God’s unstoppable story. Encouragement for the Laborers • Success is certain because God Himself has declared it. • Our part, though small, is indispensable in His design. • Every act of witness echoes toward the day when Psalm 22:27 is fulfilled in full, audible worship from every nation to Christ. |
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