2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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DAVID SEES THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Psalm 96:1-13
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Preach the gospel
to everyone.
DAVID SEES THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES
This Psalm is evidently taken from that longer Psalm which David composed for the removal of the Ark of God to the tent David had prepared for it. This sacred account is recorded in 1 Chronicles 15 and 16. Psalm 96 is of the latter part of that longer Psalm, the first part referred exclusively to Israel, whereas the latter part is directed to the Gentiles. Psalm 96 fitly follows Psalm 95 which describes the obstinacy of Israel and the consequent taking of the Gospel from them that it might be preached to Gentile nations who would receive it. This Psalm 96 speaks to the Gentile nations from David’s large-heartedness. When David rejoiced and danced before the Ark, he saw in vision all the earth turning from idols to the living and true God.
Had Michal, Saul’s daughter, only been able to enter into David’s delight, she would not have reproached him, and if the Jews of his day could only be enlarged in heart to feel sympathy with all mankind, they also would sing for joy at the great prophecy of David that all the world shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Spurgeon calls Psalm 96 a Missionary Hymn.
THOUGHT: I should adopt a world view of missions.
PRAYER: Father, help me to go wherever Thou wantst me to go.