MARRIED TO IDOLS?
Memorise: Ephraim is
joined to idols: let him alone. Hosea 4:17
Read: Deuteronomy 4:15-20.
MESSAGE!
In Genesis 48:13-20, Ephraim experienced
a positive switch at the expense of his brother, Manasseh. He was last but
become first. He was supposed to get the lesser blessing, but he got the
greater portion. From today, you shall experience a positive switch in Jesus‘Name.
Situations surrounding you shall suddenly change from bad to fair, fair to
good, good to better and better to best. You are in for a great surprise this
season.
However, looking at the situation of Ephraim down the line, we see that
it is one thing to experience a positive switch, and it is another thing to
sustain it. After inheriting his elder brother’s blessing, and having prospered
above him in multiple folds, Ephraim could not manage his blessing. After he
experienced unprecedented success, Ephraim neglected God and created idols for
himself. Hosea 4:17 says;
“Ephraim is joined to
idols: let him alone.”
This Scripture says he was joined to his idols. In other words, one way
to frustrate God’s grace upon your life is to join yourself to idols. To “join”
is another way to saying “to be married to” something you love so much. What is
the idol taking the love, attention, devotion and time meant for God in your
life?
The idols could mean real, tangible symbols or items to which you devote
your worship, trust and love. Not too long ago, some people were said to have
discovered some magical river with healing or miraculous powers, and so many
people went there. If you are a true believer in Christ, you can never be found
in such a place. An apparition appears on a particular building and people
start visiting the place for prayers; they must have thrown away the scripture
found in John 4:21. These are all idolatrous
practices. Also, the use of talismanic rings and amulets, rosaries, scapulars,
coloured candles and religious objects of protection or good luck are all part
of idolatry. If you are joined to idols, you cannot remain joined to Jesus
Christ; He will simply step out before you merge with idols. What is that idol
making you to rubbish God’s goodness in your life? For some, it is their
spouse. If you love your spouse above God, you are provoking God’s jealousy.
Eventually, Ephraim become desolate (Hosea 5:9).
That is what happens to idolaters. At some point, your idols will desert you.
Be wise today!
Action Point
Thank God for the
success of our past Holy Ghost Congress meetings, pray that this year’s
Congress will witness unprecedented manifestations of God’s presence.
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