Today's Passage: 2 Kings 17-18
In Sunday mornings during Growth Groups we've been studying Isaiah. As a prophet, he would give the people messages from God calling for repentance. It seems that the Israelites were constantly turning against God, even though He consistently provided for them and delivered them from their enemies...and today's passage is no exception. It never fails, however, that just as soon as I start to think that the Israelites are absolutely ridiculous, God reminds me that I am not all that different.
Sometimes the Christian life can seem like a rollercoaster. I go in and out of studying the Word, spending time in prayer and being aware of the Holy Spirit's presence to coasting through my day without ever turning my focus toward Him. During these times I'm not worshipping golden idols or anything, but God reminds me that I've allowed other things to become idols. When I'd rather watch TV than spend time with Him or sleep in instead of reading my Bible, I've let those things become more important tome than He is. So as you're reading today's passage and wondering why those Israelites just couldn't get it right...ask God to reveal to you if there's something stealing your focus from Him.
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