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Gospel Summary: Turned to God from Idols

Today I read: 1 Kings 18, Psalm 39, Ezekiel 48, and 1 Thessalonians 1.

Gospel summary: Man naturally is an idol worshiper and it is only by the convicting and converting power of the Holy Spirit that we can see the vanity of serving dumb idols and turn in repentance and faith to the one true God to serve him with our few earthly years before God's wrath is poured out on idolatrous people.

Prayer: Father in heaven, you are the only true God and there is no other threatening to de-throne you. As the sole creator and sustainer of all things, you deserve all my praise, but I have lived serving vain and helpless idols. By the power of your Holy Spirit through the preaching of your gospel, you opened my eyes to how I was wasting my brief days serving things which are lifeless and worthless. You granted me repentance and faith in Christ and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you for sparing me from your holy wrath against idolaters and gracing me with salvation. My salvation proves that you sought me out in love and have chosen me as your own, for I would have never freely chosen you. Help me today to see the futility of these idols of pleasure, power, praise, and prestige. Enable me to spend these last few fleeting breathes pleasing you and living for your praise, most powerful God. Fill me with enduring hope as I wait for your Son's return. In Jesus' name, amen.

Hymn: "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" by Joseph Hart

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