“Mercy and
truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth
shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from
heaven.” (Psalm 85:10-11 KJV) [read the whole psalm]
truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth
shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from
heaven.” (Psalm 85:10-11 KJV) [read the whole psalm]
In beautiful prose,
the Authorized Version expresses the words of this song so wonderfully. God’s
Favor and Israel’s deliverance. Iniquity forgiven and sin covered. Divine wrath
restrained. Divine anger ceased. Oh, think about it carefully!
the Authorized Version expresses the words of this song so wonderfully. God’s
Favor and Israel’s deliverance. Iniquity forgiven and sin covered. Divine wrath
restrained. Divine anger ceased. Oh, think about it carefully!
From the depths of
separation comes a plea for restoration and salvation. Where will God’s anger and discipline
end? Will you revive us again so we can rejoice in your mercy and salvation?
These questions in prayer desire an answer.
separation comes a plea for restoration and salvation. Where will God’s anger and discipline
end? Will you revive us again so we can rejoice in your mercy and salvation?
These questions in prayer desire an answer.
So, what is God’s
response? He speaks peace to his people, but they must not return to sin’s
folly. God’s salvation is certain for everyone who fears him and his glory will
be seen in them. He commands mercy and truth to embrace. He tells righteousness
and peace to kiss. He proclaims that Truth will arise in the earth and
Righteousness will oversee him from heaven. What a beautiful picture of the Son
of Man!
response? He speaks peace to his people, but they must not return to sin’s
folly. God’s salvation is certain for everyone who fears him and his glory will
be seen in them. He commands mercy and truth to embrace. He tells righteousness
and peace to kiss. He proclaims that Truth will arise in the earth and
Righteousness will oversee him from heaven. What a beautiful picture of the Son
of Man!
And we conclude that
our God will “give that which is good.” And his good gift will result
in blessings! Righteousness shall lead us. He will teach us to walk in his
steps. So, embrace him for he has come to us with mercy and peace.
our God will “give that which is good.” And his good gift will result
in blessings! Righteousness shall lead us. He will teach us to walk in his
steps. So, embrace him for he has come to us with mercy and peace.
Dear Father, thank
you for your salvation. Empower us with your mercy, your truth and your
righteousness. Enable us to walk in your way. I pray this in the name of Jesus.
AMEN
you for your salvation. Empower us with your mercy, your truth and your
righteousness. Enable us to walk in your way. I pray this in the name of Jesus.
AMEN
Be restored through
Christ today,
Christ today,