Scripture

Bel and Nebo, the gods of Babylon, bow as they are lowered to the ground. They are being hauled away on ox carts. The poor beasts stagger under the weight.

Observation

Idols of the Babylonian gods Bel and Nebo are taken away on ox carts. They cannot save their people and their people cannot save them.

In the other hand, the Lord has cared for the people of Israel since they were born. The Lord is nothing like some idol made from gold that cannot move or answer prayer.

The Lord alone is God. He controls the future because everything He plans comes to pass. He is about to set things right to to restore Jerusalem and save Israel.

Application

Idolatry is a pointless exercise, but many people engage in it. Idols cannot move or pray. They cannot protect themselves from the hands of people, much less protect their worshippers.

The Lord alone is God. He tells us not to make physical representations of Him because He is far greater than that.

The Lord answers prayers. He looks after the people who put their trust in Him.

To bow down and worship other gods is foolish. Anyone can approach the Lord and seek Him. Unlike the idols, He is real and He desires relationship with us.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for your great love. Please keep me free from the temptation to worship idols and to trust in false gods. men.