Psalms 78 - 80

The People Kept Sinning

Note: Posted on the 5th for the 4th

Psalm 78 recounts the early history of Israel from when the people left Egypt to crossing the border to the promise land.  Sadly, the people rebelled the entire way.  There are two verses that are significant and set the tone for the entire Psalm. Verse 32, "But in spite of this, the people kept sinning. Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him."  In spite of all the Lord did to take them to the promise land - provide water, angel's food, and quail, the "people kept sinning."  Verse 56, "But they kept testing and rebelling against the God Most High. The did not obey his laws."  This is in reference to their crossing in to the promised land.  Even though the Lord promised to give them the land, they had to drive out the inhabitants, but "they kept testing and rebelling."

Aren't we in America the same way.  The Lord gave our forefathers this great land and inspired the early defenders to set up a democratic republic with freedoms of religion and speech and the press.  We have the freedom to assemble, yet we rebel against God's Word.  We, as a nation, come the point were the President declares this is no longer a "Christian" nation. May God show His children mercy before the great destruction comes upon this Land.

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.