Psalm 106:19-23
They made a calf in Horeb and worshiped a metal image. They exchanged the glory of God for the image of an ox that eats grass. They forgot God, their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea. Therefore he said he would destroy them– had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, to turn away his wrath from destroying them.
How can I forget You and substitute an image of a created thing for the glory of the Creator? How can I worship the fruit of my hands rather than the One who formed those hands? How can I praise evil and turn my back on the One who gave His life to free me from the slavery of evil? Lord, I can only avoid these traps through the power of the Holy Spirit; praise You, my Lord.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 120
Mid-day: 119:25-32
Evening: Psalm 45
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