Scripture

A man burns part of a tree to roast his meat and to keep himself warm. He says,”Ah, that fire feels good.” Then he takes what’s left and makes his god – a carved idol! He falls down in front of it, worshipping and praying to it. “Rescue me!” he says. “You are my god!”

Observation

The Lord will pour out His Spirit on Jacob’s descendants, and His blessing will on their children.

There is nobody like the Lord who called together a people and explained their future.

The people who worship idols are foolish – who but a fool would make his own god? A man takes a part of a tree and uses it to keep warm and then takes the rest of the tree, carving it into an idol and praying to it.

The Lord made all things. He exposes false prophets and makes fools of fortune tellers. But He carries out the predictions of His prophets.

Application

Idolatry is the highest form of foolishness, especially for those who make the idols. They never reflect on the fact that they take one part of a tree and burn it for cooking and then worship another part of the same tree carved into the shape of a god.

The various forms of witchcraft and paganism that have sprung up in recent years, re badged as “New Age” are equally foolish. We have a revelation of Christ. We know the grace of God. So why would people seek salvation or enlightenment through crystals or tarot cards?

The true God, who created all things and who hand crafted every individual, invites all of us into an intimate friendship through Jesus Christ. I have the Spirit of God inside me!

Why would I turn to the lesser things?

Prayer

Father God, thank you for inviting me into friendship with you. You opened the door through the death of Jesus. Please help me to walk in friendship with you every day. Amen