“All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.”
– Psalm 86:9
Main Thought: In this verse of Psalm 86, David is reminding us and all who will ever read this, that it is not men or governments that make nations and determine their power or success, but it is the Lord who has made them. They did not come into existence of their own will and power, but God brings nations into existence and places of prominence. At the same time, God brings those same nations back down, usually because they have lifted themselves up in pride and have forsaken and forgotten the Lord who created them. In Daniel 4, we have recounted the story of how King Nebuchadnezzar was lifted up in pride and declared how he had made Babylon great by his own power (Daniel 4:30). In a moment, God took his reason and his kingdom from him, and made him like a beast of the field for a time. When God brought him out of this time of madness, he lifted his eyes to the heavens and praised God “who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation….and he does according to his will among the host of heaven…and none can stay his hand or say to him, ‘What have you done?'” (Daniel 4:34-36). Nations and leaders may deny and not worship the God who created them now, but David makes it plain that one day all the nations and their rulers will come and bow their knees and worship the Lord and glorify His name. Our call as believers in Christ is to call all men and nations to acknowledge Him, worship, and glorify Him now in humble adoration as long as we have breath. In Psalm 2:12, David reminds us to “kiss the Son, lest he be angry…Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.” Oh, what a wonderful thought it is for the believer in Christ, the ones who have kissed the Son, that this One who saved us and now rules our hearts and lives and we worship and glorify, will be the object of our eternal worship because our refuge is in Him. Lift high His holy and glorious name for now and forevermore and worship Him!
David Webber
David Webber is married to Mary with four children and four grandchildren, and serves as the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Longview, TX. He obtained a BS in History from the University of Texas at Tyler, TX, and pursued studies at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, TX. Throughout his ministry, he has been an invited preacher and educator in numerous churches and various Bible conferences. Surrendering to the gospel ministry’s calling in 1972 at the age of 16, he received preaching licensure from Little Flock Baptist Church in Longview, Texas, in 1974. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1978, he was ordained in December of 1980 by Faith Baptist Church. Following this, he contributed his services to Faith Baptist in Longview and subsequently engaged with Grace Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, where he instructed Sunday School and delivered sermons as needed. In February of 1994, Faith Baptist invited him to lead as their pastor, a role he has faithfully held to the present day. David writes a blog for the church website and is a writer for The Art of Worship.
More from David Webber
Romans 4:2-3
“For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about–but not before God! For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” – Romans 4:2-3
Psalm 92:8
“But You are on high forever, O Yahweh.” – Psalm 92:8
John 11:25-27
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die–ever. Do you believe this?’ She (Martha) said to Him, ‘Yes Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, the One who comes into the world.” – John 11:25-27
John 8:23-24
“And He was saying to them, ‘You are from below, I am from above. You are of this world, I am not of this world. Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am His, you will die in your sins.” – John 8:23-24
John 6:39-40
“Now this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.” – John 6:39-40
John 2:18-21
“The Jews then said to Him, ‘What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews then said, ‘It took forty-six years to build this sanctuary, and will You raise it up in three days?’ But He was speaking about the sanctuary of His body.” – John 2:18-21
John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
Psalm 85:6
“Will You not Yourself return to revive us, that your people may be glad in You?” – Psalm 85:6
Psalm 86:1 and 86:5
“Incline your ear, O Yahweh, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy…For You, Lord, are good, and by nature forgiving, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.” – Psalm 86:1 and 86:5
John 14:19
“After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me, because I live, you will live also.” – John 14:19