Devotion for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

“The idols of the nations are but silver and gold, the work of man’s
hands.  They have mouths, but they do not
speak; they have eyes, but they do not see; they have ears, but they do not
hear, nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.”  (Psalm 135:15-17)

Many say they are glad they are
not like people of old who believed in dumb idols.  They drive in their shiny cars, work in
glimmering buildings, and listen to a variety of things all the while
worshiping the created and not the Creator. 
Yes, our age is filled with idolatry. 
Do not be deceived, but come into the presence of the Lord God and
worship Him alone.  He is the One who
made all things.

Lord, help me to see where there is idolatry in my heart. You are the
only One to be worshiped; yet I worship my creature comforts.  Guide me, O Lord, according to Your
lovingkindness to see through the false idols of this age that I would not
worship these other gods, but worship You alone.  You have granted me grace to come into Your
presence that I may learn to worship in spirit and in truth.

Lord, guide me into the salvation
You have prepared.  Lead me according to
Your will that I would walk by faith and in the grace I need.  Open my eyes to see You everywhere Lord.  Let me listen to what You have written in my
heart by the power of Your Spirit.  Help
me to listen to Your Spirit as You guide me moment by moment.  Lead me, O Lord, in the way of
salvation.  Amen.