The writer was asking God to revive his people, bringing them back to spiritual life. God is capable of reviving both churches and individuals. He can pour out his love on us, renewing our love for him. If you need revival in your church, family, or personal spiritual life, ask God to give you a fresh touch of his love.
Psalms 85:9-13
As the psalmist cries out for God's intervention, he can almost see, taste, and hear God's response. These five verses describe what God can do for those who welcome his herald—righteousness. This psalm illustrates that the greater the presence of righteousness (obedience to God), the clearer the examples of God's blessings. This principle works equally in the life of a nation or an individual. The more we first seek God's righteousness and his kingdom, as Jesus pointed out, the more we will see everything else taken care of by God (see Mat 6:25-33).
