God Speaks Peace

Re:Verse passage – Psalm 85:1-3, 8-13(day six)

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,
    for he speaks peace to his faithful people. Psalm 85:

Have you ever experienced a conflict with someone you deeply care about, anxiously longing to hear the reassuring words, “I love you; we’re okay”? That seems to be the sentiment the writer of Psalm 85 conveys; Israel longed for a restored relationship with God. They listened for words of peace.

Ultimately, their waiting is fulfilled when God sends THE WORD (John 1:1). In Jesus, peace is both a declaration (God speaking) and a person. We have peace with God THROUGH Christ. Jesus didn’t just mediate our peace (through his death and resurrection), he is our daily and eternal peace with God.

Author: Danny Panter

Danny is the Associate Pastor for NextGen Marrieds & Community Missions at FBCSA. View all posts by Danny Panter