Have you ever felt like you were investing in a worthless
cause? Maybe it was a relationship where the other person
just wasn’t into it the same way you were, money you sunk
into a project that never got past the planning stage, or
countless hours learning a skill you never used. We all know
that feeling of putting a lot into something and getting little or
nothing out of it.
But now let’s raise the stakes. This time it’s not a relationship
with another person, it’s not finances, nor is it lost time…it’s a god.
Imagine you’ve spent your entire life sacrificing everything to
a god, but you never receive anything in return—because
the god isn’t real.
The Prophet Habakkuk describes this in the book that bears
his name. He talks about those who’ve dedicated themselves
to the false gods and idols that were so prevalent in that day.
Then he observes how lifeless and void of value these “gods” are:
“What profit is the image, that its maker should carve it,
the molded image, a teacher of lies…Woe to him who
says to wood, ‘Awake!’ To silent stone, ‘Arise! It shall
teach!’ Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet in
it there is no breath at all. (Habakkuk 2:18-19 NKJV)
No matter how much a person invests in them, they’re a
worthless cause. But in the next verse, Habakkuk flips the script
by saying, “But the Lord.” There is one true and living God, and
He stands in stark contrast to the worthless things that were
being worshipped back then—as well as the lifeless things
we dedicate ourselves to today.
No matter how much we put into something, if it’s not the
God of the Bible, ultimately it’s a worthless investment. On
the other hand, when we invest in the One who lives and dwells
in His holy temple, it’s a worthy investment that yields a return
as real as He is.
Think About It…
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
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