BUT THEY

Today's reading: Ezekiel 19-24

"But they rebelled against me and would not listen. They did not get rid of their idols or forsake the gods of Egypt..." Ezekiel 20:8 NLT

 We find God's people, this many pages into their history with the Lord, rebelling against Him once more.

They were guilty of worshiping the idols of the very people who had kept them slaves for over 400 years.

They were rightly charged with ignoring God, turning their backs on Him and doing what they thought was best.

Aren't you glad that only happened then?

We shake our heads at the nation of Israel, but all the while do just what they did.

We turn our backs on what the Word of the Lord tells us to do--or not do.

We disregard the nudgings of the Holy Spirit in regards to next steps or new opportunities.

We lean harder on idols and gods than we do the One True God.

We dismiss what He tells us thinking we know better. Oh, we would never say it out loud, but don't our actions reveal that very vain choice?

I'm left questioning myself this morning...

Am I listening to the Lord?

Am I pushing aside idols in an effort to get closer to Him?

Am I honoring Him with every choice I make?