Turn to the Living One

Many things can be idols: money, popularity, friends, sport, social media; in fact, anything that we spend more time, effort and 'devotional' thought on than on God is an idol. The list of possible idols is very long...

In Isaiah chapters 45 and 46, the exiled Israelites are given a clear-cut choice: stick with Babylon and its gods or turn to Yahweh. It's a stark reminder that if we look to things that don't draw us closer to God for satisfaction, we are taking the wrong road. Only God can reach into our lives and make a real difference. He's the only one who can truly change situations and rectify relationships. Isaiah 46:4 NIV says, 'Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.'

If we're feeling a bit helpless right now, struggling for answers, turn to the 'Living One'. If we feel like we've been looking for something to fill a longing, check out Isaiah 46: the one who has a hand in our lives has always been there, and always will be.



So what now? What in your life has become too much of an idol? Whether it's as simple as too much Facebook time, or something more clearly out-of-bounds, write it down. Then pray through each thing, big or small, and ask God to help you to spend more time with him.





— SCRIPTURE —

'I will be your God through all your lifetime.' Isaiah 46:4 TLB
— SOULFOOD —

Gen 5:22-24, Heb 11:5, 2 Ki 2:1-12, Acts 1:9-11