W. Robert Godfrey

If we want to know him, we need to pursue holiness.

And so this altar calls us to that.

And then the wonderful promise, steadfast love and faithfulness meet, verse 10 of Psalm 85.

Righteousness and peace kiss each other.

Faithfulness springs up from the ground and righteousness looks down from the sky.

That's what's promised.

Peace is going to come.

Faithfulness is going to come and it's going to be linked to righteousness.

God's going to accomplish that for his people.

And

And how does he accomplish that?

Well, I think we're told that over in Psalm 80, which is a very similar psalm to Psalm 85 in terms of the pattern of ups and downs.

But in verse 15, God speaks very personally to Israel.

He says this Psalm 80, 14 and 15.

Turn again, O Lord of hosts.

Look down from heaven and see.

Have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted.

He's talked about how Israel was a vine dug up in Egypt and brought to the promised land and planted there.

Have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted for the son whom you made strong.

for yourself.