SEPTEMBER 24, Isaiah 41:17-20

Our God is great and His greatness is beyond compare, and there is no searching of His understanding. The Lord promises to answer His people’s prayers. He would provide for all their needs. When they are thirsty, He would provide them water, in the hilltops, in the valleys, and even in the desert. He would provide shade in the wilderness.

In contrast with the power of the living and true God, the gods of the nations are powerless. Most idols are carved from wood or forged from metal. “Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion” (Isaiah 41:29). There are shops in housing estates which sell such idols and it is somewhat bizarre to see shop-owners handling and cleaning such idols, selling them, and then claiming these same merchandise they put up for sale can protect them!

Let us not place our faith in idols. We have a powerful God who is ready to answer our prayers. I guess very few children like you would have physical idols but many of us have non-physical idols. What can these be? Perhaps you idolise someone and this could be your parent, or school teacher, friend, or even some TV character. Do not do that, for it is a sin. Or perhaps you idolise a strength you have, a talent you are blessed with. Dear child, please be very careful.

There is a beautiful chorus that spells out the greatness and goodness of our heavenly Father. Do you know this song? Ask your parent or elder sibling if they could teach you...

Thought: The greatest God is my most tender Father.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that even though You are the powerful Lord of all, You are at the same time my gracious Abba Father. I place my trust in You, and ask that You kindly continue to watch over me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.