I will hear what God, the LORD, will proclaim – for He promises peace to His people and to His saints; Only do not let them fall again into folly. His Salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land. Faithful loving kindness and Truth will meet together, Righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Truth will spring out of the earth, and Righteousness will look down from heaven. The LORD will give every good thing, and our land will again give its increase. Righteousness will go before Him as he sets out on His Way. (Psalm 85:8-13)
The Church, the State and God’s Gifts By Rev. Donavon Riley
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his psalm holds up the great gifts of God. In these six verses we are shown all the spiritual blessings of salvation. First, there is salvation itself. Then there is God’s faithful loving kindness and Truth. Next, righteousness and grace. Finally, glory and prosperity—with the LORD blessing all these gifts by delivering them to us Himself. However, this psalm is not about earthly gifts. This is not a message for use as a patriotic national anthem.
