Daily Devotional
What Do You Worship?
“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.”
1 Corinthians 10:12-14
September 9, 2024
Ponder This
What is an idol? An idol is anything you love more than God. An idol is anything you serve more than God. An idol is anything you fear more than God. An idol is anything you trust more than God. Is there anything you love more than God? Is there anything you fear more than God? Is there anything you trust more than God? Is there anything you serve more than God? If so, you are an idolater. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Don’t seek God second or third. Seek Him first.
How does an idol come about? First, it’s in our DNA; Mankind is incurably religious. It is instinctive in Man to worship. We are made in the image of God, designed to worship our Maker. In every man’s heart there is a God-shaped vacuum. That’s the reason you’re going to find people worshiping no matter where you go on the face of the Earth. If a person does not worship the true God, he or she will worship a false god, but that person will worship. Worship is a part of who you are and what you are made to do. The question is, what do you worship?
- Based on this definition, what is a potential idol in your life?
- Where does your worship need to be reoriented back to God?
Practice This
Confess your idols to God and repent.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
