When the people of Israel cried out to the LORD on account of the Midianites, the LORD sent a prophet to the people of Israel. And he said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: I led you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of slavery. And I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land. And I said to you, ‘I am the LORD your God; you shall not fear the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell.’ But you have not obeyed my voice.”
Isreal didn't get the point, and neither do we. Proverbs 28:9 told them and tells us that “If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.” The history of the people of Israel is filled with examples of this truth. But we claim that because we are saved by grace, we no longer have to pay any attention to the Word of the LORD for instruction in life. You know, He is ready and willing to forgive all sin. Right? Yes, but! We want a god who is an enabler; the LORD, God the Almighty is a mentor, a teacher, and one who disciplines. In short, a loving Father.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 108
Mid-day: 119:161-168
Evening: Psalm 34
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