Passage
Psalm 85:1-13 (ESV)
The Lamb Will Triumph
Revelation 17:1-18
Key Verse: 17:14
Righteousness and Peace Kiss
Date: Apr. 18, 2016
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 85:10
Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
First, a plea to restore again (1-7). The psalmist here remembers a time when God restored his people and forgave their sins (1-3). Now he pleads with God to do it again (4). There is no joy until our sins are forgiven and we have experienced revival (6). He wants to see God's unfailing love and salvation in the present. We should not be satisfied until we have experienced revival in our land. It should be our earnest prayer topic like the psalmist.
Second, I will listen to what God says (8-13). Now he waits for God's answer. He knows that God promises peace but only if his servants do not turn to folly (8). He eagerly looks forward to God's salvation that his glory may again dwell in the land (9). When do righteousness and peace kiss? (10) Only at the cross! When God's righteous demands are met in Jesus' sacrifice of atonement, sinners can have peace with God and the peace of God. "At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light and the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight and now I am happy all the day."
Prayer: Prayer: Lord, praise you for the cross of Jesus. Thank you for giving me peace with you through the death of your Son.
One Word: At the cross righteousness and peace kiss
