You lie on beds adorned with ivory
and lounge on your couches.
You dine on choice lambs
and fattened calves.
You strum away on your harps like David
and improvise on musical instruments.
You drink wine by the bowlful
and use the finest lotions,
but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;
your feasting and lounging will end.
This passage describing Israel just really reminded me of us, living in America, living an easy, luxurious life.
Lord, thank you for your gifts which make our lives easier. Please help us to not be complacent in these gifts. Amen.
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