Psa 85:8 | MHM | STEP | Divine Answer to Prayer; Blessings Given in Answer to Prayer This section gives God's answer to the prayers made in the earlier verses (Psalm 85:1-7 ). The psalmist listens carefully for God's response, expecting comfort and peace. He teaches us to wait quietly for God's answer after we pray, and to be ready to obey what God says. The blessings described here are not only for the people returning from captivity, but also for everyone who fears God and does what is right. These verses also point forward to the blessings of the Messiah's kingdom. v. 8 : The psalmist says, I will hear what God the Lord will speak . He expects God to answer with peace for His people and saints. But he warns them not to return to foolish ways. God gives peace to those who turn from sin, but if they go back to sin, they lose that peace. We must listen to God's word and obey it if we want His peace.

‏ Psalms 85:8

Divine Answer to Prayer; Blessings Given in Answer to Prayer

This section gives God's answer to the prayers made in the earlier verses (Psalm 85:1-7 ^a). The psalmist listens carefully for God's response, expecting comfort and peace. He teaches us to wait quietly for God's answer after we pray, and to be ready to obey what God says. The blessings described here are not only for the people returning from captivity, but also for everyone who fears God and does what is right. These verses also point forward to the blessings of the Messiah's kingdom.

v. 8: The psalmist says, I will hear what God the Lord will speak . He expects God to answer with peace for His people and saints. But he warns them not to return to foolish ways. God gives peace to those who turn from sin, but if they go back to sin, they lose that peace. We must listen to God's word and obey it if we want His peace.