The prophet Elijah was chosen by God to confront the Nation of Israel about their idol worship. They viewed the different gods as a spiritual vending machine. They chose to worship whatever god best suited their situation. Elijah gathered all the people on Mount Carmel and said…
“How long are you going to sit on the fence? If God is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Make up your minds!”(1 Kings 18:21 Message)
Not much has changed from Elijah’s time to ours. We have different gods in our spiritual vending machines that we choose between depending on our situation. Sometimes it’s the god of money that we worship. Sometimes it’s the god of work. Other times we look to the god of stuff to give us a sense of security.
God wants all of your attention…All of your love…All of your energy.
Here is a song by Regina Spektor called “Laughing With”. I think it shows how we selectively look to God when it’s convenient to us.
What god(s) are replacing your worship of the one true God?
