Hmmmm: The 47th Psalm has an interesting conclusion. " Their leaders come together and are now the people of Abraham's God. All rulers on earth surrender their weapons (CEV) (for the shields of the earth belong unto God KJV) and God is greatly praised.".... ( For all the kings of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere. NLT) (9The willing-hearted of the peoples have gathered together, [with] the people of the God of Abraham. For unto God [belong] the shields of the earth: he is greatly exalted. Darby)
Variety of Thought: There certainly is a variety of interpretation of those verses. Some claim it gives the people of Hebraic faith territorial claim to the entire earth. Some claim it speaks of Christian faith inheriting the earth through influence of the faith of Abraham extended through Jesus, the Christ (the annointed or messiah). Some believe that Hebrew, Christian, and Muslim will congeal. Who knows?
The Conclusion of Inclusion: Irregardless of interpretation, it certainly expresses hope for agreement and joint concern among disagreeing groups of people. It certainly gives the Creator of Earth and Creator of all the inhabitants and Creator of accepting relationship ultimate honor and acknowledgement. He offers to the people of the earth a relationship of peaceful acceptance of differences and diversities where discussion can be civil and dignified and no anger or violence or weapons or positioning of rights is necessary.
At least, that is how I read this verse in light of the entire book.
Willing Hearted People Plus Rulers: As Darby puts it "the willing-hearted of the peoples" walk the same earth, belong to the same human race and cling to faith in better days ahead. They place hope in the ability of humanity plus Our Creator to get down the road another day at a time. They understand there is provision in life for every need. There is a map to be discovered that takes us there.
Let's Pray
Father, my friend, Friend, has strong beliefs in what is needful in the state and this United States of America in which they serve.
Father, others have differing opinons on the same matters just as strong.
Bring Your source of mutual dignity and respect. Let the vaunting of being acknowledged and winning be replaced with the dignity of discourse and inclusion. Let this happen among the willing-hearted that serve alongside Friend.
Help Friend find moments of agreement even with those least likely. Let those moments shine as guides and build bridges that bring joint decisions of clarity and provision for the people.
Even in moments of strong opposing ideals give Friend confidence and hope there is a different day ahead.
Be blessed. Be strong. Be healthy. Be content in what you do.
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