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Day by Day Devotional - Year 4 of 5
Psalms 78:17-39
How did the people respond to the marvellous works of God (v. 11)? It was with the "works of the flesh" of which Galatians 5:19 . . . gives us the sad list. This ch. 5 of Galatians reminds us that Christians have been set free from slavery, just as Israel was delivered from the slavery of Egypt. But the liberty into which we are now brought must not be an opportunity for the flesh to act as it pleases. Moreover the apostle continues, "walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh" (Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13; Galatians 5:16; Galatians 5:25). Vv. 17 onwards in this psalm show us how these lusts are awakened in the hearts of the people. The manna (type of the Lord and His Word) has ceased to satisfy them (vv. 23, 24; see Numbers 11:4 . . .). And at the same time unbelief is evident (v. 22). Although once having been the witness of God’s power, Israel is not afraid to tempt Him, saying: "Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?" (v. 19; cf. 2 Kings 7:2). Dear friends, the Lord has "opened the doors of heaven" wide to us also, in order to bless us (v. 23). Let us respond to Him by trusting Him more and being more thankful to Him.
