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Psalm 85:9a "Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him..."

Day 265 – Psalm 85

“Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him…” Psalm 85:9a

THE SALVATION OF GOD

Three times the sons of Korah used the word “salvation” in Psalm 85. There is much to learn from these verses.

“Restore us, O God of our salvation.”
Psalm 85:4a

“And grant us Your salvation.”
Psalm 85:7b

“Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him,
That glory may dwell in our land.”
Psalm 85:9

1. “God of our salvation”

a) Israel had the privilege of addressing God in this manner.
b) The salvation that God gave to Israel:-
i) Deliverance from enemies.
ii) Redemption from sin.

2. “And grant us Your salvation”

a) The focus here is not redemption.
b) The focus here is full restoration.
i) Of the land.
ii) Of revival of the heart.
iii) Of renewed joy in God.

3. “Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him”

a) The recipients have already been identified as His people, His saints.
b) These fear the Lord.

4. “That glory may dwell in our land”

a) This is part of the prayer for full restoration.
b) Full restoration of the land will redound to the glory of God.