John Mark Hicks

“Peace upon Israel!” is how Psalm 125 concludes. This is God’s goal for those who trust in the Lord, whose hearts are oriented toward righteousness, and walk in the paths of God’s goodness. The promise is that God will remove all wickedness and injustice, and those who trust in the Lord will inherit the land.

This goal is ultimately fulfilled in the new heaven and new earth where God will dwell with human as their God and they as his children. Everyone who overcomes evil and serves the Lord will inherit the new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:7).

Psalm 125 is a promise for the people of God, Israel. It is not a promise for a nation state but for all those who trust in the Lord and seek to walk in the path of God’s own heart and righteousness.

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