If only. ( Psalm 81 )

 Lets consider Psalm  81,believed to be written to the Northern  Kingdom Israel, V 1-4  ,there we have one of the festivals mention, Israel had a number of festivals, major ones and minor ones, most of them related to their ,deliverance from Egypt ,and other historical events. When  we read about Israel in the Bible we are not just  reading  something that was made up, but actual history, the events and characters mentioned were real. When we move into the New Testament the same applies, it is history, Calvary really did happen, .likewise the resurrection. V 5- 7 of the Psalm  reminds us how God delivered them from Egypt, Think back child of God, and how He delivered you in the past ,you called upon Him in your distress, He did not forsake you ,turn away from you, no, He delivered you .Our salvation was the greatest deliverance of all, He delivered us from sin and Satan's power, indeed from death itself ,'Hallelujah''. The  rest of the Psalm reminds Israel of their failures to listen to God, and their tendency to worship other gods. Things could have been different, V 18 -19. ' If my people would only listen to me ,if  Israel would follow my ways, How  quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against  their foes'.

                                                    Listen to God.

                                                    Obey God.

                                                    God will bless.