Prayer: Father, it is now what we fear. It is whom we fear. If we do not fear You, our fear is misplaced. Amen.
Reading: Jeremiah 10 key: 3-7 “The customs of the peoples are useless: it is just a tree cut from the forest, the work of the hands of a craftsman with a chisel. They decorate it with silver and gold, and fasten it with hammer and nails so it won’t totter. Like a scarecrow in a cucumber garden, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk! Do not fear them for they can do no harm —nor do any good.” There is none like You, Adonai! You are great and great is Your Name in power. Who should not fear You, Ruler of the nations? For it is your due! For among all the wise of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.” TLV
Attention: I have not seen a scarecrow in years. I assume they are outdated. If you have never seen one, they used to be a common fixture in gardens used to scare off birds. I recall tying strips of aluminum to the Cherry trees, attempting to ward off birds who feasted on fruit. I am not sure that our attempts to thwart the birds were any more effective than a scarecrow. You see, a scarecrow stands lifeless and motionless, like an idol.
I do not recall having noticed the use of the word scarecrow as an analogy of an idol. A scarecrow is mounted on a pole to stand above the garden, it’s shirt and pants are stuffed with straw, hands and face added to assimilate a human being. Slight movement may happen if there is enough wind or breeze, but otherwise, it is motionless. A scarecrow has no voice, no heart, or seeing eyes. Neither does an idol.
I would encourage you to consider the words of the prophet Jeremiah, “There is none like You, Adonai! You are great and great is Your Name in power.”
Action: I choose fear, honor, respect, of the Name above all names, Yeshua.
Yield: I choose to submit to the Lord of lords.
Engage: I choose to engage with the Ruach Adonai in lifestyle relationship with Adonai.
Relationship: I choose to live in obedient intimacy with Adonai.
Prayer: Father, help us to be aware of the idols and scarecrows in our lives and eliminate them. We desire to worship only You. Amen.
Memory verse: Jeremiah 10:6 “There is none like You, Adonai! You are great and great is Your Name in power.” TLV
Music Video: Don Moen & Lenny LeBlanc—There is None Like You https://youtu.be/MCfnlBoh2Gg?si=qOKhKyXwPxClyzPJ
Remember, “Abide in Yeshua, today!”