Psalm 78 takes the form of a long history lesson with one inescapable truth: the grace of God continues to sine upon a people whose only claim to fame is their suicidal success in breaking His Covenant.
This history lesson was given so that God's people might trust in Him, rely on Him, and hope in Him. He Who has helped us in days past will also help us in years to come.
God works from generation to generation, for centuries. His work extends over a long period of time; it's like a movie, not a photo snapshot. He is writing a cinematic history of the Church. His work is a multigenerational effort, and it's a beautiful thing to see.
Every generation of believers in the Church, but especially the young, need to have the good news of the Gospel pounded into our heads! Deuteronomy 6 ordained that parents were to immerse their families' daily life with the Word of God. The Word alone will not save a person; but when it is lit on fire in a person's heart by the work of the Holy Spirit, it burns brightly and becomes essential.
The people of Israel were a faithless and stubborn generation. Their hearts were not steadfast and faithful to God's Covenant. Yet we are told that the Lord was faithful to provide the solution for their rebellious and stony hearts – and ours, too! The Gospel of Jesus is the only solution for all our sin and and rebellion and faithlessness. He changes us and makes us faithful Israelites. We need our sin and guilt put away, and He has not left us without hope; for He has shown us the way of salvation, by faith alone, in Christ alone! |
