Psalms 80:19
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Psalms 80:19
“Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.” The petition for turnaround ties personal renewal to God’s favorable presence. The diction echoes earlier requests for visitation and protection, now culminating in confidence that if God turns toward them, salvation follows. The phrase “God of hosts” reappears, stressing sovereign power to rescue.
This verse centers salvation as dependent on God’s gracious turning toward his people. It links repentance, divine favor, and deliverance. The “face to shine” imagery communicates restored intimacy and blessing. It emphasizes that salvation is not self-salvation but God-sourced grace.
Practical takeaway: seek God’s favorable presence in your life. Steps: repentance where needed, cultivate openness to God’s leading, and invite God’s blessing into daily routines (work, family, church). Expect and celebrate small awakenings where you sense God’s blessing in tangible ways.
Cross-References: Psalm 31:16; Psalm 33:18-19; Psalm 67:1-2; Isaiah 60:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:6