Divine grace - “But He is compassionate. He forgave their sin. He did
not destroy them. He restrained His anger many times. He did not display
all of His fury” (Psalm 78:38) - and human sin - “How often they
rebelled against Him in the wilderness! How often they caused Him grief
in the desert! Again and again, they tested God and they pushed the Holy
One of Israel to the limit. They did not remember His power ... “
(Psalm 78:40-43): This is the story of human history. When God’s love is
thrown back at Him by persistently rebellious sinners, there will be
divine judgment - “They tested God Most High and rebelled against Him
... When God heard, He became furious ... “ (Psalm 78:56-64). Where God
is angry, it can lead to restoration - “ ... He struck His enemies from
behind He built His holy place to be like the high heavens ... He chose
His servant David ... ” (Psalm 78:65-72).
God's Word is "a lamp to our feet and a light to our path." He has "wondrous things" to teach us as we pray "Open my eyes that I may see" (Psalm 119:105, 18, 11). "May God's blessing surround you each day, as you trust Him and walk in His way. May His presence within guard and keep you from sin, go in peace, go in joy, go in love." "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your Name give glory, because of Your mercy and Your truth" (Psalm 115:1).
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