Idols in my house
03. Aug, 2009 
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Jack and I had a talk yesterday about where we've been reading in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 19:11-16 we read about how Saul was after David and even sent soldiers to his home to catch him to kill him. Mind you, at this point, David was married to Saul's daughter, Michal. Fortunately enough, the grapevine was active enough that she got word of the impending invasion of her home and capture/murder of her husband and sent him packing out the back door. And thus the anointed king of Israel was saved. But I digress.
At the time Michal send David out the back door, she took an idol and placed it in his place in bed with a cushion of goat's hair at its head to simulate David there asleep. Now, the Bible doesn't say how big this idol was or which one it was, but the fact is, David and Michal had an idol in their home, ready to be used for this purpose.
Umm, wait. David was the man after God's own heart, wasn't he?
And so, our discussion went on when Jack mentioned, "We all have idols in our homes. For some it's the TV, for some it's the computer, refrigerator, just stuff."
Talking on, we agreed that an idol is anything that we use or adore or place in the rightful place of God. So, I did some thinking. (Don't pass out, I do it sometimes!) And I came to this revelation.
I have let food be my idol.
When I've been happy and want to celebrate, I haven't praised God and danced in His presence, I've gone and eaten cake or a big dinner.
When I've been lonely and blue, in need of comfort, I haven't sought God's face and welcoming arms, I've solaced myself with some delectable dish — and usually too much of it.
When I've been angry, hormonal, frustrated, or any other emotion, rather than seeking the One who is waiting for me, the One who longs to help me, the One who made me, the One who actually has the answers I need — instead, I turn to food.
Food is my idol. That stops now. I obviously can't chunk it all out the door, but my mindset changes. Today.
What's your idol? What is it that takes the rightful place of God in your mind/heart/home? Ready to make some changes?
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wow…the LORD took me in the word the other day to a verse saying “you have set up idols” and i felt like it was speaking directly to me…so i have been asking HIM which idols i have set up…and he brought me here..to this page…to this message..at this appointed time…thank you LORD for showing me myself…. I joined DIGG just to say, thank you ms. faye for being obedient the the spirit of God in posting this.
I am so glad that God has used my words to help you! And thank you for letting me know.