“Those who trust in idols, who say to statues, ‘You are our gods,’ will be repulsed in utter shame.” Isaiah 42:17

An idol is anything that someone adores, worships, or devotes their attention to. It can be anything that draws our love, time, and attention away from God and towards it. While thousands upon thousands of people will drop whatever they are doing and do just about anything to attend a concert of a popular group or to see the footy live or to get an autograph of a famous movie star or athlete, the churches of our cities are mostly empty. When the opportunity arises to gather together and worship the One who created us and saved us, most people are too busy devoting their attention to other things. But, when all is said and done, the only one worth our time and trust is the Lord God – He is the only One who lives and breathes and moves among us – and He is the only One who truly loves us. So, who or what are you devoting your time and attention to? Do you adore God or other people and things? What or who is most important in your life? In who or what do you place your trust?