August 5th

Hab. 2


 ¹⁸ “Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman?
   Or an image that teaches lies?
For the one who makes it trusts in his own creation;
   he makes idols that cannot speak.
¹⁹ Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’
   Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’
Can it give guidance?
   It is covered with gold and silver;
   there is no breath in it.”
 ²⁰ The LORD is in his holy temple;
   let all the earth be silent before him.


The last verse really strikes me.   So many people of yesterday worshiped idols  and today we worship ourselves and money.   Very few of us take time to stop and be silent before the Lord.   Oh Lord, help us to truly understand (as best we can) who you are so that we will be silent before you.