Psalms 85:10 “Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

KISSY KISSY

I have read through the Bible 29 times and working on my 30^th, but have just never seen this verse. Funny how that happens every year! Lol But seriously, this verse is just cool! Look at it.

“Lovingkindness and truth have met together;

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

What was the Psalmist thinking when he wrote this. My Bible says it was written by the sons of Korah who were servants of the Temple. The first phrase is great, but the second blows me away. “Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Think about that. You only kiss things you care about. Or at least, you should only do that.

When you are striving for righteousness you do receive the peace of God. He is pleased as you pursue His righteousness. And in return He gives you His peace. So righteousness and peace kiss each other.

TEACHING MOMENT

The next time you kiss your child goodnight, read them this verse. I bet they have never heard it either. Kiss them with righteousness. Kiss them with peace. Let them know that God’s lovingkindness and truth is at their fingertips. He wants to bestow all of that on them.

As you go through your next few days, meditate on this verse. I bet you it will bring a smile to your face. Just the thought of righteousness and peace kissing humors me. And who doesn’t want to smile or giggle. I do. If you see me giggling the next few days, I will be thinking of this verse.