The Lord and the Nations

1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5; Psalms 99; Romans 3 

“The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name – he is holy.”

Psalm 99:1-3

There is a relationship between God’s presence and worship by his people, and God’s influence among the nations. The Church is the living temple of God among the nations. The worship of God’s people lifts up the name of the Lord and points the nations to know and respond to God as well. A worshiping, witnessing Church among every nation, tribe, and language is God’s vision. His throne is the center of our worship and the focus of our mission. The Church is not the focus, neither is our mission; rather, we focus on the Lord himself. When we lift up his name, he will draw all nations to himself. The Lord reigns, he is enthroned, he is great, and his name is exalted. The nations tremble, the earth shakes, and the name of the Lord is exalted over all the nations. Greater than nationalism or globalism is the glory of God who reigns over all.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for inviting me to know the Father and live in your kingdom for your will and glory.”