Zechariah 10:2
The idols speak deceit,
diviners see visions that lie;
they tell dreams that are false,
they give comfort in vain.
Therefore the people wander like sheep
oppressed for lack of a shepherd.
diviners see visions that lie;
they tell dreams that are false,
they give comfort in vain.
Therefore the people wander like sheep
oppressed for lack of a shepherd.
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Glorious, Ever-living, Creator,
You
are highly exalted! No other gods can give us greater gifts. The gifts
You give cost more than we could ever pay. You are able to do just as
You please. You give us puffy clouds and warm sunshine; pouring rain and
howling winds; blue skies and majestic mountains; rolling seas and
roaring thunder; fruitful plains and dry deserts; fragrant flowers and
gentle breezes.
Instead
of graciously accepting these pricey gifts, like spoiled,
unappreciative children, we foolishly toss them aside without unwrapping
them. Instead of longing for more of You, we wish for store-bought
baubles made of silver and gold. Rather than seeking Your perfectly wise
counsel, we seek the fabricated advice of fortune-tellers who offer us
false dreams and little consolation. We are wandering like lost sheep
without a shepherd, vulnerable to deadly attacks.
Forgive
us, O Lord, for senselessly trading Your eternal treasures for
temporary trash. God of Angels, step in and take care of Your flock!
Remove the idols that we've allowed to clutter the temple of our hearts.
Replace the barefaced lies with Absolute Truth. It's time for a good
housecleaning. Purify our hearts, sanctify our souls, and breathe new
life into us.
Open
our eyes to see and appreciate the exquisite beauty of creation. Open
our ears to accurately hear the reality of Your rich promises. Open our
hearts to always believe You. Focused on You, we'll be a firm foundation
for Your beautiful church by worshipping You above all the deceptive
and unpredictable pleasures this world has to offer.
You
are worthy O Lord to receive glory and honor and power, because You
created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their
being. Amen.
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What
have you exalted above the Creator in your life? Are you willing to
give it up for Him? The consequences of clinging to your idols are
severe. I encourage you to read Romans 1:18-32, and take time to do an internal housecleaning.
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