No Idols

(Leviticus 19:4 NLT) "Do not put your trust in idols or make metal images of gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.”

God’s Word warns us not to make idols for ourselves many times and instantly my mind says, “Whew, I’m glad I don’t have to be concerned about that, after all there are no golden calves in my house or yard!” But what of those things in my heart or the things that fill my thoughts throughout the day? O, to be single minded and whole hearted in my following after the Lord, my God!

Do you ever wonder why it is so hard to concentrate on things that you know are important? I find most people, one time or another have put so many things on their plate they become distracted from their true purpose. Just as spending money indicates to true condition of our hearts, the way we spend our time tells of the thoughts we have filled our minds with. Here is a revealing question – with an honest heart can I say the way I spend my time (and money) is pleasing to my Heavenly Father? We all have times when the answer would be “no” but that’s not the end of the world it just means we need God to help us change, we’ve tried living life ourselves and it doesn’t go well without Him. Those who realize that and make the life-change to trusting God’s leading are blessed because the Holy Spirit has revealed what is right to them.

(Matthew 6:33 NLT) “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.”