Psalm 85

“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (6). The psalmist knew God’s character through the testimony of Israel’s history. Even after the Israelites rebelled, God “restored” their fortunes and “forgave” their sins, because of His mercy (1-3). On the basis of God’s unfailing love (7), the psalmist asked, “Restore us again” (4). We can still count on the fact that God’s salvation is near (9), and He is quick to save those who seek him.

“He promises peace to his people ... but let them not turn to folly” (8). In his mercy, God reaches out to us, again and again, so that we can turn to him and experience peace.