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Psalm 78:17-31
Yet they sinned still more against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. They spoke against God, saying, "Can God spread a table in the wilderness? He struck the rock so that water gushed out and streams overflowed. Can he also give bread or provide meat for his people?" Therefore, when the LORD heard, he was full of wrath; a fire was kindled against Jacob; his anger rose against Israel, because they did not believe in God and did not trust his saving power. Yet he commanded the skies above and opened the doors of heaven, and he rained down on them manna to eat and gave them the grain of heaven. Man ate of the bread of the angels; he sent them food in abundance. He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens, and by his power he led out the south wind; he rained meat on them like dust, winged birds like the sand of the seas; he let them fall in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings. And they ate and were well filled, for he gave them what they craved. But before they had satisfied their craving, while the food was still in their mouths, the anger of God rose against them, and he killed the strongest of them and laid low the young men of Israel.
In spite of our sin, Lord, you bless Your Church. We worship You with our mouths but not with our hearts. We sing your praises on Sunday mornings, but do not acknowledge Your Day in our lives. Yet You stay Your hand, not raining down the fire of Your righteous judgment upon Your Church, but instead continuing to bless them answering our prayers. When will Your anger finally kindle? When will Your wrath blaze fiercely against the Church bringing persecution and anguish? How long will we continue to play the whore to all the other gods of the culture? How long, Lord, how long?
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 102
Mid-day: 119:105-112
Evening: Psalm 28
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