How does Psalm 2:8 encourage us to pray for global evangelism efforts? Psalm 2:8—A Global Promise From God “Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance” … “the ends of the earth Your possession.” What the Verse Says at Face Value • God Himself invites the Messiah to “Ask Me.” • The scope is deliberately worldwide: “nations” and “ends of the earth.” • The result is guaranteed: divine possession and inheritance. Why This Fuels Prayer for Evangelism • If the Father is eager to give Christ every people group, we can be confident He hears prayers that line up with that purpose (1 John 5:14–15). • The command “Ask” shows that God’s plan unfolds through His people’s petitions; we cooperate with His mission by praying. • Jesus echoes this global vision after His resurrection: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Prayer is the engine behind that mandate. Praying in Line With the King’s Agenda When we pray for missions, we are: • Responding to a direct invitation from the Father. • Claiming a promise that can never fail (Isaiah 55:11). • Joining Christ in His current work of drawing all people to Himself (John 12:32). Practical Ways to Pray for Worldwide Outreach • Name specific unreached people groups and ask that they become Christ’s “inheritance.” • Intercede for missionaries by name, asking for open doors (Colossians 4:3). • Pray for boldness and clarity for national believers (Acts 4:29–31). • Ask the Lord of the harvest to raise up more workers (Luke 10:2). • Plead for government leaders to allow gospel freedom so “the ends of the earth” may hear (1 Timothy 2:1–4). Additional Scriptures That Echo the Call • Genesis 12:3 — all families of the earth blessed through Abraham’s Seed. • Psalm 67:2 — “that Your salvation may reach all nations.” • Isaiah 49:6 — the Servant is “a light for the nations.” • Revelation 7:9 — a future multitude from “every nation, tribe, people, and tongue.” Psalm 2:8 is far more than a poetic line; it is a divine invitation to pray boldly, confidently, and persistently for the spread of the gospel to every corner of the planet. |
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