"But they challenged and rebelled against GOD the Most High, and disobeyed HIS decrees.
They were unfaithful, like their ancestors, deceitful and crooked, as a twisted bow.
They angered HIM with their high places; they aroused HIS jealousy with their idols.
Filled with wrath, GOD rejected Israel.
HE abandoned HIS dwelling at Shiloh, the tent where HE dwelt among humans.
HE lead HIS glory into captivity, HIS Ark, into the hand of the enemy.
HE gave HIS people over to the sword, so furious was HE at HIS inheritance."
- Psalm 78:56-62
(The lesson of past history beats the rhythm of Israel's history. Divine generosity, human ingratitude, correction, renewed generosity, is an enlarged picture of the individual experience. Sin is not the end of history; grace is! Our history is a school of life and prayer. It is enough to remember what we have done and what GOD does. This psalm can help us.)
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