85:6,7The writer was asking God to revive his people, bringing them back to spiritual life. God is capable of reviving both churches and individuals. He can pour out his love on us, renewing our love for him. If you need revival in your church, family, or personal spiritual life, ask God to give you a fresh touch of his love.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 85
Psalm 85
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original pages: 934, 935
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85Psalm 85
1For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.LORD, you poured out blessings on your land!You restored the fortunes of Israel.*
2You forgave the guilt of your people—yes, you covered all their sins.
3You held back your fury.You kept back your blazing anger.
4Now restore us again, O God of our salvation.Put aside your anger against us once more.
5Wiil you be angry with us always?Will you prolong your wrath to all generations?
6Won't you revive us again,so your people can rejoice in you?
7Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,and grant us your salvation.
8I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying,for he speaks peace to his faithful people.But let them not return to their foolish ways.
9Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. 10Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! 11Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven. 12Yes, the LORD pours down his blessings. Our Iand will yield its bountiful harvest. 13Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps. Theme: Devoted trust in times of deep trouble.
Textual footnotes
- 85:1 Hebrew of Jacob. See note
Life Application Notes 2 notes
85:9-13As the psalmist cries out for God's intervention, he can almost see, taste, and hear God’s response. These five verses describe what God can do for those who welcome his herald— tighteousness (9:13). This psalm illustrates that the greater the presence of righteousness (obedience to God), the clearer the examples of God’s blessings. This principle works equally in the life of a nation or an individual. The more we first seek God’s righteousness and his kingdom, as Jesus pointed out, the more we will see everything else taken care of by God (see Matthew 6:25-33).
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