nothing. Their little puppet-gods see nothing and know nothing—they're total embarrassments! Who would bother making gods that can't do anything, that can't 'god'?" (Isaiah 44: 9-11a, The Message)
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That widely popular televised talent contest. Millions of viewers each week. "American Idol". I've only watched it a couple of times, but if you live in the U.S., or anywhere else for that matter, you probably have heard of and know a little bit about the show. I even know about Simon. There may not be anything wrong with the show, but the name itself doesn't sit right with me. And, I know there are those who will make it a priority to watch it each week, even if it means skipping church---OUCH!
In today's text, Isaiah talks about idolatry in reference to making statues to worship. But, what value do they really have? They can't do anything for the the people. They're not a living God. The people wanted something physical, so the blacksmiths and the carpenters would create these images from stone or wood.
An idol can be defined as, "An image used as an object of worship; One that is adored, often blindly or excessively; Something visible but without substance." Are there things in your life that are taking precedence over God? Where do you seek security and happiness? Anything that is given sacred power or value becomes your 'god'. Check out those things in your life that you may be worshiping.
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