Today’s passage: Zechariah 10
Helpful thoughts:
- Because Israel knew what God had promised (Both in the present and in the distant future), they were to know whom to pray to for the rain.
- It doesn’t make sense to trust in God for our eternity and then pray to idols for temporary sustenance.
- The methods of false religion are these (From verse 2): Uttering nonsense (Delusions), lies, false dreams, and empty consolation (Vain comforts).
- God is not a provider who gives us all the things we think we need to achieve security, He is our security (Verse 4). In Him we have everything we need, including Christ our Cornerstone.
Questions to consider:
- How can we grow in being discerning so that when we hear false information and are encouraged to value the temporary more then the eternal, we are able to see the threat and stand firm in our faith?
- Is it wrong to pray for rain, or for a job, or a raise in pay? Why or why not? What makes the difference in the request? (James 4:3)
- What would make those idols seem worth “trying out” to get what we want? What are some values and/or some modern day idols that people run to in order to “manifest” their desires? How does the truth set us free from these traps?