Like What We Worship!

What people like they will focus on even to the point of worship and what they worship they will (in some ways) BECOME LIKE. To worship places value (worth-ship) on what is being focused upon and allowed to influence the life and ultimately draws one closer and closer to it. Therefore, we must be careful where our primary focus is left to rest.

In Psalms 115 we have presented a contrast between worshippers and what it is they may worship.
Regarding God…
“(2) Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’ (3) Our God is in the heavens, HE DOES ALL THAT HE PLEASES.” ( Psalm 115:2-3 ESV)

But in great contrast, this psalmist went on to provide a picture of the false gods. They are described as the work of human hands made of earthly perishable materials; gods which could neither speak, see, hear, smell, feel, walk, or make any sound. ( Psalm 115:4-7)

This description was followed by the following warning:
“Those who make them BECOME LIKE THEM; so do all who trust in them.”
( Psalm 115:8 ESV)

What a great contrast between the false that can do nothing and the Living God who “DOES ALL THAT HE PLEASES.” Here were gods made by man compared to the Living God Who is mankind’s Creator. Perhaps we would claim that we are not foolish enough to believe in some manmade image as a god.
However, we do need to take an honest look at what or whom is most focused on in our life. Where does our trust really rest? If one focuses most of their attention on worldly wealth, the life may become one driven by covetousness or greed which Paul states is itself idolatry. ( Colossians 3:5) Those who focus most on entertainment may begin to take on characteristics of what they set before their eyes. Those drawn most to sports may begin to imitate the character of those who become their heroes, even beginning to speak their language. Etc.

Mankind was initially created in the image of God. ( Genesis 1:27) Sin led to the departure from that image. However, the goal of God is to have that image renewed so that we can BECOME LIKE the One we worship.( 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:10; 1 John 3:2) May we keep our focus on our Creator, continuing to be open to the great transformation He will make possible.

Have a great day SUBMITTING TO THE RENEWAL OF OUR CREATOR!
Carl

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