Idol

Gen 28

At Bethel, Jacob had his first encounter with God. He thought the Lord is in that place. He did not realize it was not the place, but it was him, with whom God was. 

Not Bethel, but Immanuel is His name. 

How often do we give importance to things, places or people rather than God? 

If only that pastor could pray for me! We have to remember the pastor has the same standing before God, as compared to us. Jesus the only mediator is your bigger brother to whom you have access. 

That particular sacred thing will bless your life. Keeping the Bible under you pillow while sleeping. The Bible is the Holy word of God, but the book cannot save you. The Word in it can. Treasuring it in your heart is more important than keeping it safe in your shelf. Kerala is in the newspapers now because of one person who knew this heart of Malayalees and he sells antiques to them, which they thought would invoke blessings from the Gods. People are willing to pay millions. 

A place- if you bless me in my exams, I will go as pilgrimage to that place. I will walk on my knees. I will walk barefooted. I will do all those ritualistic fastings. 

People, places and things _ Have they become idols in my life? Have they replaced the God who so dearly loves me? What is more dear to me? These idols or a relation that is lively with my Father? It's time to ponder.