American Idols

I was reading Psalm 135 yesterday. Verses 15-18 say:

“The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; they have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths. Those who make them will be like them and so will all who trust in them.”

Visions of statues, golden calves and such filled my head and even as I imagine those literal idols from the days of King David my mind is quickly led to the idols that so easily steal my own heart right here in the year 2008. Whether it’s wanting others to think well of me (fear of man) or wanting STUFF – if I want it so much that it’s a distraction from the things of God it is TRULY and idol.

“…Those who make them (idols) will be like them (BLIND, DEAF and MUTE) and so will ALL those who trust in them.” (v.18).

Jesus, help me to not just identify the idols in my heart but give me the courage and the strength to battle against them. I don’t want to have blind eyes or deaf ears to your Word, your Truth, your heart!

Vs. 13 of the same Psalm “Your name, O LORD, endures forever, your fame, O LORD, through all generations.”

– You are steadfast and I am GRATEFUL!