I don't think it sound to always link Old Testament Israel to the church on earth, but sometimes... whew!
Note God the Holy Spirit in the text.
Isaiah 63
8. For he said, “Surely they are my people, children who will not deal falsely”;
and he became their savior 9. in all their distress. It was no messenger or angel
but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;
he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 10. But they rebelled
and grieved his holy spirit; therefore he became their enemy; he himself fought
against them. 11. Then they remembered the days of old, of Moses his servant. Where
is the one who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock?
Where is the one who put within them his holy spirit, 12. who caused his glorious
arm to march at the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to make
for himself an everlasting name, 13. who led them through the depths? Like a horse
in the desert, they did not stumble. 14. Like cattle that go down into the valley,
the spirit of the Lord gave them rest. Thus you led your people, to make for
yourself a glorious name.
If there is any glory in the children of Israel, any glory in the Christian churches
on earth it is GOD HIMSELF. His mercy to His rebellious, self-seeking people is
so clear. Oh how we judge God as though it's OUR glory and name we seek to honor!
For a deeper dive, here is an amazing piece of writing from a dear old saint now in His literal presence on the Holy Spirit including points re. glorifying Him: https://www.semperreformanda.com/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-by-j-c-ryle/
God help us! -Glenn
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