Reading for July 22nd

Read Isaiah 63.7-19. In verses 7-14: In the past, God's presence had accompanied the people and given them vistory over their enemies (v. 9). In the present, the rebelliousness of the people grieved the spirit of God, aroused the divine anger, and led to failure and defeat (v. 10). The people of Israel had learned this lesson in the past when failure humbled them (see Josh 7.1-16), and now they had to relearn it (vv. 11-14). In verses 15-19: Even after temporary succss had brought about a partial change in Judah's fortunes (v. 18), new threats and new oppressions had robbed the people of the justice and prosperity they sought (v. 19). Cpmments or Questions..