In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 67 - Make Your Face Shine upon Us
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Mar 3, 2026 A reflective reading of Psalm 67 frames the Aaronic blessing and its invitation to the nations. The speaker encourages seeing neighbors as representatives of the world called into blessing. Themes include humble, penitent reception of God’s mercy and how Christ reveals God’s saving power. The devotional points listeners toward the radiance of God’s blessing made known in Jesus.
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Aaronic Blessing Extended To All Nations
- Psalm 67 extends the Aaronic blessing to all nations, asking God to make his face shine so his saving power reaches the earth.
- Dane Ortlund highlights the echo of Numbers 6 and the psalmist's call that all peoples praise God, not just Israel.
Justice And Guidance Produce Global Joy
- Joy and gladness among nations follow from God's equitable judgment and guidance.
- The psalm links divine justice and guidance with the nations' glad singing and the earth's yielding increase.
Shining Face Means Universal Saving Power
- The psalm's request for God's face to shine is aimed at worldwide recognition of God's saving power among nations.
- Ortlund connects that saving power climactically to Jesus, showing how Christ displays God's lengths to draw all people into blessing.