In the Old Testament times the heathen worshipped idols and often the Jews were led astray into doing this too. In New Testament times the Ephesians worshipped Diana. The human heart wants something they can see to run after. In the West where there has been much Evangelicalism, still the old tendency comes through. The preacher who should be pointing to the Unseen God gets in the way and becomes the focus of the people's attention. They can be treated in much the same way as the Pop Idol. Man's heart is made to worship and if it refuses to worship the King of kings it will become the slave of someone with feet of clay. Whether that adoration is of a footballer, a musician or a princess, it is misplaced and will lead to disappointment. By all means appreciate the interesting people around you but don't let that appreciation grow into worship. Worship is for God alone.
Every time I take a few days off from my blog my ratings slump. Very rarely do people go back into my old posts and read again. This is a typical attitude of the human heart, always wanting something different. At this time of year we should not be greedily wondering want new thing we will be getting for Christmas. Instead we should be looking at the old, old story, which is ever new of a baby who amazingly was God incarnate, God's gift to those who will put there trust in this one who was to grow up to give His life for His people. Set aside the controversy over whether December 25th is the actual date of His birth.(Shepherds do not keep their sheep out at night in Israel in December.) and set aside time to think about the fact that He did come and ponder if He came to set you free and if your answer is ,"Yes," He will make you free indeed.
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