Guitar Ballads and Blessings | Psalm 67

This message explores Psalm 67 and challenges us to rethink what it means to be blessed by God. Echoing the ancient priestly blessing from Numbers 6, the psalm asks God to be gracious, to bless His people, and to make His face shine upon them—but it immediately reveals the purpose behind that blessing: “so that” His ways and salvation may be known throughout the world. God’s blessings are not simply about receiving the things we want or measuring how much He loves us by our circumstances. Instead, His blessings are purposeful gifts that should lead us to praise Him, recognize Him as the giver, and point others toward Jesus.

This message reminds us that we are blessed to be a blessing. A healthy response to God’s blessings is reflected through lives that are loving, serving, generous, gracious, prayerful, faithful, and obedient. Rather than focusing only on what God can give us, we are called to ask how what He has already given us can be used for His glory and the good of others. Whether individually or together as a church, our prayer can confidently be, “God, bless us”—not simply for our own benefit, but so that our generosity, service, encouragement, and love will help more people know and follow Jesus.