Whatever you entrust your life to, that is your God. If it is not the true God then it is, in effect, an idol. People in ancient times sacrificed to idols because they believed this provided them with some measure of security. In Isaiah 44 the practice of making idols is ridiculed with contempt and sarcasm. It may seem ridiculous to us that people in ancient times were so prone to trust in idols made of wood, stone and metal. However, today people entrust their lives to equally futile things. Many people will give up almost anything to be successful in a field for the sake of pure success alone. Why? What value does success have in and of itself? Many people would do anything to be famous just for the sake of fame itself. Why? What value is there in this? Many people pursue wealth purely to achieve a lifestyle of ease and pleasure. But purposeless pleasure is empty. Pleasure for the sake of pleasure alone has no joy in it. The human heart cannot be content with a life of ease. We are spiritual beings made in the image of God and we were made for God’s purpose. The extent to which you entrust your life to him will be the extent of your fulfilment and security in life. I advise you to take stock of what you are pursuing. Where are you investing your money, time and effort? What are you entrusting your life to?
Reflect on what purpose you are entrusting your life to.
Read Isaiah 44:6-23
