Psalm 117 - Why We're Called to the Nations

We learn two truths:

1. God’s intent for the world (117:1)

The meaning and purpose of life, for nations as well as individuals, finds its fulfillment in praising God. In the presence of God, the political and national barriers disappear, and across the frontiers of countries and states, [humans] are linked together in a bond which unites them in God in fellowship with one another. (Artur Weiser)

2. The reason behind God’s intent (117:2)

That’s not egomania. It’s love. Because nothing will make us happier forever than to be with the greatest Person in the universe, to see his glory, and to be changed to be like him. (John Piper)

Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t. (John Piper)

We are called to the nations because God wants people from every  cultural group to praise him because his love is great and his faithfulness endures forever.