They exchanged their Glory for an image of a bull, which eats grass.
So in my quiet times a verse from Hosea also stuck out: Hosea 4:7
The more the priest increased, the more they sinned against me; they exchanged their Glory for something disgraceful.
This then lead to a blue letter Bible search and two more verses:
Jeremiah 2:11
Has a nation ever changed its gods? ( Yet they are not gods at all.) But my people have exchanged their Glory for worthless idols.
Romans 1:22-23
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
I used to mock the Israelites for ever turning away from God. How ridiculous! I mean, they saw such amazing things! And then I stopped pointing my mocking finger at others and realized that this is my own sin as well. I have seen God be faithful and do amazing things. And I have seen Him be so tender and merciful. And yet..and yet, I get side tracked and distracted and exchanged the Glory of my King, the Glory of being justified, the Glory of being the daughter of the immortal, all-powerful, sovereign, omniscient God for what? a grade, a buck, someone's passing opinion of me, societal standards, elusive safety, dreams others claim I should have, a relationship, sleep, things that won't last but will absolutely fade away and most likely fail me as well.
Why does God even put up with us? And when will my heart fully learn that the better deal, the best deal is His Glory? Nothing else comes close to comparing.
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