As I finish up my study of Psalm 22, I looked at verses 22-31 and how many times it is mentioned that the LORD will be praised and worshipped. The circle starts with Jesus, and adds another band of worshippers throughout the verses as the circle expands. Look at the list of people who will praise the Lord!
1. “I” v.22
2. Ye that fear the Lord v.23
3. All the seed of Jacob v.23
4. All the seed of Israel v.23
5. The afflicted v.24
6. I (“my praise”)
7. Meek v.26
8. Those that seek Him v.26
9. All the ends of the world v.27
10. All the kindred of the nations v.27
11. All the fat upon the earth v.29
12. All they that go down to the dust
13. Seed v.30
14. “They” (the seed) v.31
15. A people that shall be born
The culmination is that even the unborn generation will be counted among those who praise the Lord! However, it is verse 27 that struck a chord with me. Around the throne in heaven we know that there will be redeemed people from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation (Rev. 5:9). This verse tells us the same thing – people from all kindreds of nations will praise the Lord! And its exciting to me that there are people from all nations right here in New York City where we are planting a church. We have the opportunity to see God fulfill His Word as we will people of all nationalities!
