Here’s a thought…
Hezekiah trusted the Lord and the Lord was with him (well pleased). Even after purposely destroying the ancient bronze snake that Moses crafted to protect the Israelites as they traveled back in the day. The question that must be asked, why did Hezekiah destroy the bronze snake and why did that please God? If you look at 2 Kings 1-7, the answer is as plain as your noise. The people began worshiping it (created an idol). They had taken something that was needed and useful in it’s time (for a season) and kept it in a place of great honor, even after it’s usefulness (purpose) ran out.
I wonder how many things we’ve done that with today? Order of service, choir robs, hymn books, steeples, King James only, altar calls, buildings, dress codes, church distinctives & constitutions. Hmmmmmm how many?
Remove those things (idols) that have or are trying to come between you and God. Better yet, remove those things that are keeping others from knowing God. Something’s just need to be put to sleep, no matter how wonderful they once were.
Rambling on…
Friday, 23. May 2008
I was starting to wonder…. Glad your back. The Jedi high counsel was on high alert and tonight they were going to have an emergency meeting to plan your search and rescue.
Pastor, I’ve never read this and I even went to look it up in the bible (WOW). That hit home with me. I can see how easy it is to get caught up in the things and not God. Many of us have done this. So many times I went to church just to see my friends. I am so glad that God is patient. Thanks for helping me move a little closer to a authentic relationship with Him.
I even took the time to find were Moses was told to make the snake. It’s in Numbers 21.
By the way, I’ll let the high counsel know that they can all stand down.