Freedom from Idols

Read Isaiah 31

"Return to him you have so greatly revolted against, O Israelites. For in that day every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold your sinful hands have made." - Isaiah 31:6-7

Reflection of Tommy:
If we were to examine our lives closely, chances are we will find ourselves ‘enslaved’ in one way or another to some form of idols, that seem exciting and can fulfill us much. Idols like money, fame and success often rob us of our time, energy and devotion that ought to be directed to God and our freedom to be who God wanted us to be.

We should ask God to help us reexamine our lives, identifying areas and things that consume a lot of our time and energy, not contributing to our spiritual development and constantly hindering our closer walk with God. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we’ll be able to break free from the grip of these worthless idols and begin realigning our lives to where God wanted us to be.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me the worthlessness of those idols in my life. Teach me to use my time and energy wisely for things that matters most. Teach me also not to repeat the same mistake of bypassing You or Your previous directions to me when searching for help to problems in my life (v1).

Lord, in all things, lead me not to serve only my own interest but Yours. Make me genuine in devoting my all to You and to grow each day to be more like Christ. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

An Eternal Perspective

Colossians 3:1-7

Rules for Holy Living
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b] 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.

Reflection of Bee:

What's the different between our hearts and our minds? Why do we need to set our hearts and minds "on the things above"?

Our hearts are our emotions, whereas, our minds are our thoughts. In another word, we are to put our emotions and thoughts on heavenly things. In order to do so we need to treasure heavenly things, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Luke 12:34).

What are heavenly things?

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

Therefore, we are to treasure in our hearts and minds, things/people that/who are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and worthy of praise. These attributes can be found in the Christ and those who love Him.


Dear Lord,
I pray that I will treasure the right things/people that are approved by You in my heart and mind. Renew my mind daily and change my heart to one that is pure before You. May Your name be glorified through me.
I pray that when I am at work tomorrow, one life will be touched by You through me. Whoever that may be, I pray you will open his/her heart now.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.



Reflection of Tommy:
"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

By looking at life from God’s perspective, we’ll be able to put the right priority and attitude on things in our daily lives. We’ll see many of our worldly desires no longer important or worth to be accumulated or possessed. We will learn to value more on the eternal instead of the temporal; like character and relationships. We will be more responsible with our words and action because we know what we do here will echoes in eternity.

Dear Father, thank You for teaching me to concentrate on the eternal and to have a right and proper perspective on material goods. Lead me to regard the world around me in the way You do, that I may always live in harmony with You. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.