Don't Miss It

 No one invites catastrophe - an unfortunate turn of events, a disaster or calamity. Nonetheless, catastrophes come. The setting of Psalm 85 seems to follow Israel's catastrophic captivity in Babylon. From the Scriptures, we read how God's people rebelled and forsook the Lord, followed after other gods, which led them to their Babylonian captivity. This progressive decline should sound more-than-vaguely familiar as we see the same today. We should be so grateful, however, God is forgiving and eagerly welcomes us back into His good favor! Here's the words He longs to hear: "Restore us, O God of our salvation ... Show us Your lovingkindness" (Psalm 85:4,7 ESV). Like a loving parent welcomes a wayward child, such are the arms of The Savior Who went to the cross on our behalf. There in tender moments with God, "steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other" (V.10). The key is setting aside a regular time for The Father so indeed we know His steadfast love and faithfulness! Oh, let us be wary of the urgency of the day; pause and be present where and when righteousness and peace kiss ... don't miss it.